Curriculum Designer Science

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Posted date	14th January, 2025	Last date to apply	23rd January, 2025
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Islamabad
Category	Education
Salary	60000
Type	Full Time	Position	1
Experience	5 years	Maximum Age	45 years

The job description specifications will be reviewed on a regular basis keeping in view the evolving role of the Curriculum Designers.

Job Purpose:

To ensure development of high quality, standards-based Science teaching and learning resources by planning, designing and implementing all Science curriculum materials and activities under the supervision of the Curriculum Director

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Duty 1: Content Development - weightage: 35%

Develop /enhance student centered and activity based subject curriculum packages (as per provided description) for relevant subjects (science) aligned with the SLOs mapped in the Pakistan national standards for all grade levels
Integrate science process skills into the lesson design and plan at least two complete projects, based upon the entire scientific process for each grade level, one per term.
Map SLOs, based on different standards as per the requirement of different projects/ regions
Prepare formative, monthly unit tests and summative assessments
Design relevant supplementary resources aligned with the new curriculum packages to support classroom teaching
Develop examination papers for mid and final terms with TOS as per need
Adapt assessment tools for each of the curriculum package developed
Develop baseline and end line assessment tools
Work with Senior Manager for Curriculum Design to follow DIL guidelines for lesson plan formats
Submit lesson packages for review in a timely manner as per the agreed plan for targets and timelines and adapt activities and strategies as per the reviewer comments
- Make a list of supplementary resources and kit items required for implementing the suggested activities/experiments
- Evaluating and refining the curriculum related to Science.

Content Review

Review subject content including Lesson Plans, power point presentations, script with translation
- Finalize the lesson packages and supplementary resources after review.

Duty 2: Field Test Curriculum Packages - weightage: 25%

Design trainers notes for providing orientation trainings to teachers for rolling out curriculum packages using multiple strategies based on different learning styles and ability levels identified in the needs analysis
Test teachers’ curriculum packages and teaching & learning materials through conducting field based orientation training
Incorporate learning from field test to finalize lesson packages based upon the feedback and comments of teachers and other stakeholders

Duty 3: Follow up support - weightage: 20%

Conduct sample based visits ( virtual and face to face) to project schools for providing feedback to teachers and collecting data to inform future curriculum design

Any other Work - weightage: 20%

Conduct scheduled meetings with the teams as per an arrangement that is workable for all
Carry out yearly assessment of the curricula
Prepare and submitting quarterly reports on curriculum design status and progress
Develop and maintain annual curriculum budget for relevant subjects

Subject Specific Skills:
Strong knowledge of science process skills and subject vocabulary Understanding of national standards for science for all grade levels Knowledge of student-centered teaching methods Experience using inquiry-based learning for teaching science concepts
Education, qualification, skills and experience:	Educational Qualifications & Subject Skills A Master’s degree or above in education or a related discipline Experience in curriculum design and blended learning Familiarity with the framework of SLOs in the National Curriculum in order to align curriculum packages with the National Curriculum Capacity to design formal and informal content and processes by which learners gain knowledge, develop skills, and alter attitudes Relevant subject discipline knowledge may be advantageous Work Experience A minimum of 5 years’ experience in lesson planning and classroom delivery Experience in designing resource materials and writing formative and summative assessments Other Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills as well strong research skills The ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet tight deadlines Managerial experience at a learning institution may be required
Technical knowledge/ know how	Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Skype and web-based project management sites Ability to use technology to facilitate distance learning Capable in typing the script in Urdu

DIL Core Values and Commitments;

Transformation: We transform lives and empower communities by pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that improve students' learning outcomes and soft skills
Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest level of impact through excellence in service delivery and educational products
Collaboration: We take a democratic and participatory approach in all aspects of our work
Equity: We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us
Integrity: We strive to set high moral and ethical standards for ourselves and to gain the trust of others
Transparency: We exercise strong internal controls and transparency and are fully accountable to our donors and the people we serve
Flexibility: We drive and embrace change and are willing to try out different, pioneering approaches

DIL is committed to ensuring that DIL staff is suitable to work with children and have the knowledge s/he needs to uphold and abide by the DIL’s Child Protection Policy.

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