POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision
and guidance of the Instructional Supervisor – CTE – Technology, Engineering
and Design Program, the Program Coordinator - Project Lead the Way
Pre-Engineering (PLTW), Gateway and Launch is responsible for assisting in the
implementation and monitoring of these programs as well as other STEM-focused
activities. In addition to program development and support, the Program
Coordinator will assist with professional development and serve as the liaison
to the PLTW Professional Learning Community. The Program Coordinator is also
assigned as the PLTW District Delegate and works closely with the PLTW National
Office to troubleshoot program issues and concerns and provide schools guidance
on student enrollment, instruction, professional development, and End-of-Course
(EOC) assessments. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will assist schools
with planning experiential learning opportunities that have college and career
foci.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists
in the implementation, monitoring, and assessment of the PLTW Engineering,
Gateway and Launch programs to assure effectiveness of teaching and learning;
Monitors
program compliance and teacher needs for program improvement and enhancement;
Works
with and supports teachers to ensure that the PLTW Engineering, Gateway and
Launch curricula are followed and troubleshoots concerns with the appropriate
stakeholders;
Assists
in the development, maintenance and update of Canvas courses for all PLTW
programs;
Communicates
priorities as they relate to the specific program area and assists in the
development of strategies for continuous improvement;
Executes
program decisions that have been approved by the Instructional Supervisor;
Assists
in the set-up, maintenance, enhancement and breakdown of PLTW Engineering,
Gateway and Launch program facilities;
Manages
the repurposing of equipment and supplies that are removed from PLTW programs,
completes Material Transfer Forms and coordinates delivery to other PLTW
schools;
Collects
and analyzes data related to the PLTW Engineering, Gateway and Launch programs
and prepares quarterly and end of year reports summarizing the findings;
Inputs
Technical Skills Assessment data into the CTE Repository;
Assists
with planning and conducting professional development for PLTW programs, and
schedules and coordinates logistics for PLTW Core trainings, MSDE trainings,
and other specialized training related to pre-engineering;
Schedules
meetings, and develops agendas, minutes, and program reports in collaboration
with the Instructional Supervisor;
Coordinates
and facilitates open house orientations, program-specific activities, and other
specific events for parents and students;
Collaborates
with the PLTW educators to complete annual inventory and order equipment,
supplies and materials for programs under the guidance and approval of the
Instructional Supervisor;
Prepares
Disposition Forms for the annual Perkins inventory as well as for other
dispositions associated with federal reporting;
Creates
and maintains budget tracking sheets related to Perkins and local funds for all
PLTW programs;
Assists
with Perkins grant writing and development of all budgets that support the PLTW
programs and prepares required reports;
Assists
with the development of industry partners and supports teachers to provide
experiential learning, work-based learning, and internships;
Coordinates
logistics for assigned Program Advisory Board Meetings; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strong
instructional skills and a broad knowledge of secondary curriculum;
Five
years’ experience as a classroom teacher;
Experience
in a career academy program setting or industry experience required;
Ability
to work effectively and collaboratively with school administrators, educators,
post-secondary staff, internal and external partners and professional
organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for all students;
Highly
self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;
Excellent
planning, budgeting, and resource management skills;
Effective
time management, documentation and organizational skills;
Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure;
Excellent
written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Extensive
experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
Ability
to analyze student performance data;
Experience
in providing professional development; and
Proficiency
with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree with emphasis in
one of the career academy fields of instruction and course work in curriculum
development preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for an Advanced
Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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.