Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program IN English Content Specialist

Job Description

The Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program (AP-TIP) includes multiple levels of curricular and instructional support for teachers of pre-college coursework (e.g. AP, Dual Credit). The English Content Specialist 1) collaborates with the broader AP-TIP team to further shared program goals and 2) supports and improves the practice of English teachers within the program framework. Subjects addressed typically include language (composition/rhetoric) and literature. The English Content Specialist reports to the AP-TIP Academic Director.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the growth and excellence of the AP-TIP mission and outcomes
• Supporting AP English and other pre-college coursework program efforts with schools and teachers
• Collaborating with colleagues within and without the University of Notre Dame to advance the program’s mission

Unless otherwise noted, “AP-TIP” encompasses cohort, affiliate, and partner initiatives, as well as the Advanced Placement Excellence in Catholic Schools (APECS) program extension.

I. Contributing to the growth and excellence of the AP-TIP mission and outcomes (30%)

A. Contribute to AP-TIP’s vision and growth—guided by AP-TIP’s strategic plan—with particular attention to the English content area.

B. Collaborate with the Academic Director and other AP-TIP team members to ensure consistency of objectives, goals, and implementation within and across content areas.

C. Advance the AP-TIP framework and goals through data-driven decision-making based on recorded evidence from teachers, students, and schools.

D. Communicate proactively with various stakeholders and serve as the primary line of communication with AP-TIP English teachers.

E. Continue to grow in subject area expertise by participating in relevant local, regional, state, or national gatherings. F. Other duties, as assigned by the Academic Director.

II. Supporting AP English and other pre-college coursework program efforts with teachers and schools (60%)

A. Provide AP-TIP English teachers with instructional support, including a formal coaching cycle (both in-person and virtual as outlined).

B. Develop and coordinate disciplinary iterations of program events coherent with program frameworks and objectives.

1. Set topics, identify and onboard presenters, and oversee presenter agendas. Gather ideas/feedback from Support Specialists, as applicable (see “D” below).

2. The English Content Specialist may facilitate, conduct, and/or present at disciplinary iterations of program events, if needed.

C. Conduct professional learning communities for APECS teachers.

D. If applicable, collaborate with English Support Specialists (part-time program staff) who act as a content-specific resource for sub-disciplines.

E. As applicable, present teachers with leadership opportunities (which may include leadership of AP-TIP or College Board events).

F. As applicable, visit schools to build relationships and address pedagogy, curricular issues, and/or program logistics.

G. In consultation with the Academic Director, undertake special projects in support of the AP-TIP framework and mission.

III. Collaborating with colleagues within and without the University of Notre Dame to advance the program’s mission (10%)

A. Develop intellectual capital and relationships with colleagues in support of the AP-TIP program.

B. Participate in the University of Notre Dame Institute for Educational Initiatives and the Center for STEM Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area, education, or related field
• Min. 5 years classroom experience
• Experience teaching at least one AP English course in relevant content area
• Demonstrated success as an instructor of AP course(s) in relevant content area
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects, to work with multiple clients, and to prioritize
• Ability to drive to various school locations or program event venues across Indiana

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant content area, education, or related field
• 5+ years classroom experience
• Experience teaching Dual Credit course(s) in content area
• Experience as an instructional coach or other leader of teacher professional development

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