POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the
Coordinating Supervisor for Academic Programs, the Program Administrator for
the Howard B. (HB) Owens Science Center is responsible for planning,
organizing, budgeting, and supervising the implementation of the science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field trip programs.
Responsibilities involve monitoring the field trip schedules and supervising
STEM curriculum at the HB Owens Science Center. The Program Administrator for
the HB Owens Science Center will assist the Coordinating Supervisor for
Academic Programs and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in developing
aligned instructional STEM programs, providing STEM related professional
development, and developing a budget based on analysis of needs. Special
assignments are received through conferences, written instructions, and
requests from the Coordinating Supervisor for Academic Programs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establish
and promote high standards and expectations for all staff in the development
and implementation of all science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) instructional programs;
Manage,
supervise, and evaluate effective and clear procedures for the operation and
functioning of the field trip center consistent with the philosophy, mission,
values, and goals of Prince George’s County Public Schools including STEM
instructional programs;
Manage,
supervise, and evaluate effective and clear procedures for a safe and orderly
climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office
operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies,
and civil regulations;
Oversee
daily field trip schedules for kindergarten through twelfth grade students that
provide integrated STEM activities;
Supervise
the STEM instructional programs by evaluating instructional plans for the
programs and observing program instruction on a regular basis to encourage the
use of a variety of instructional strategies and resources that integrate STEM
activities consistent with research on learning and child growth and
development;
Approve
and participate in Family STEM Nights and other evening or weekend community
outreach activities;
Oversee
the Planetarium and the Challenger Learning Center;
Prepare
and administer the instructional budget that includes approval of instructional
material purchases and special expenditures for the Challenger Learning Center;
Maintain
the HB Owens technology resources including website and computer lab;
Promote
the STEM programs of the HB Owens Science Center via the PGCPS homepage and
other community broadcast;
Collaborate
and establish partnerships with local scientific or STEM related institutions
in order to design timely, on-going professional development for staff and to
maintain current instructional programs consistent with 21st Century
skills and processes;
Assists
with planning, organization, and implementation of the Area Science Fairs;
Conducts
formal and informal observations utilizing Framework for Teaching (FfT); and
Overseeing
projects and other duties as designated by the Coordinating Supervisor for
Academic Programs and/or the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum
five (5) years of science teaching experience required, high school preferred;
Minimum
of three (3) years supervisory or specialist experience required;
Knowledge
of current trends in science education, including constructivist pedagogy,
performance-based assessment, laboratory safety, and designing of science
facilities;
Demonstrated
competence in developing and leading staff development sessions for teachers,
principals, and parents;
Knowledge
of state standards, benchmarks, and alternative modes of assessment;
Experience
in writing and managing grants and budgets preferred;
Thorough
knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pedagogy
along with current best practices required;
Experience
in leading staff development initiatives; and
Demonstrated
skill in effective human relations and in oral and written communications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors of
Science in science content area or Science Education; Master’s Degree required
in Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Science Education, or School Administration
and Supervision.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional
Certificate; Administration I Certificate required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists
in overseeing and providing guidance to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.