Project Description
USAID is a development partner to the Government of Sindh and is currently supporting the Department of Education and Literacy with implementation of the Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP) in Districts Sukkur, Khairpur, Larkana, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Dadu and selected towns of Karachi city. The overarching goal of SBEP is “Increased and Sustained Student Enrollment in Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools in targeted geographical locations in Sindh.” The Sindh Reading Program (SRP) is a five-year initiative in the same geographic areas of the parent SBEP. SRP will support the SBEP goal based on lessons learned from USAID and the Government of Sindh’s legacy of early grade teaching and learning.
Over the life of project, SRP aims to:
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Improve teacher competencies for effective early grade reading instruction (Component1);
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Improve early grade reading assessment practice (Component 2);
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Improve student access to supplementary reading material (Component 3);
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Enhance participation of parents and caregivers in support of early grade literacy for out of school children (Component 4).
Position Objective
The Sindhi Lesson Plan Developer for Grade 2 during the course of assignment will be responsible for developing scripted lesson plans for the teaching of reading in Sindhi and read aloud planners (following a prescribed template and coordinated with the read aloud content for Grade 2). Represent lesson plan and read aloud planner content at the SRP Materials Review Committee (Grade 2). Review layout versions of Lesson Plans for proof reading, editorial errors and layout mistake and to ensure fidelity and accuracy to technical team principles.Closely Work with Grade 1 Lesson Plans as/when assigned (including reviewing Grade 2 Scope & Sequence to ensure content linkages, cross-curricular topics and reading skills shared between Grade 1 and Grade 2 are appropriately reinforced and built on). Update and maintain the Grade 2 Scope and Sequence (S&S) to reflect changes based on classroom, teacher, Material Review Committee and monitoring feedback. Attend weekly conference calls to review content progress. Conduct weekly field visits to observe teachers and students implementing lesson plans. Other duties as assigned with respect to lesson plans and read aloud planners.
Qualifications
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Must be a Sindhi native or have expert-level fluency in Sindhi and Urdu
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Possesses strong translation, adaptation, and editing skills.
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Has previous experience of curriculum design, textbook writing, and teaching of language
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Has classroom teaching experience at the primary or middle levels; early grades experience highly preferred
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Experience with/knowledge of phonics-based reading methods highly preferred
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Previous experience with USAID teacher professional development or early-childhood initiatives desirable
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Ability to type/compose in Sindhi and Urdu, and make minor adjustments in either/both languages is highly preferred
Application Instructions:
Please email a CV, letter of interest, and three references with contact information to [email protected] no later than November 13, 2015. Please write “The Sindhi Lesson Plan Developer Grade 2” in the subject line.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.