POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal,
the Program Coordinator of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) will oversee and assist with the planning, implementation, monitoring,
and assessment of a school-wide STEM program. Additionally, this position is
responsible for managing all aspects of the Gateway to Technology (GTT)
program, The STEM Program Coordinator will collaborate with the principal,
assistant principals, instructional team, and teachers to plan, organize, and
promote interdisciplinary STEM activities and expanded learning opportunities
through the integration of successful strategies and multiple technologies.
This position will also promote high-tech learning, which will ensure that
students gain the necessary edge to compete and succeed in the global economy.
Emphasis of all ongoing technology instruction will be in strengthening content
learning while utilizing technology to differentiate and enhance student
learning. This position will encourage parent involvement in student learning
through open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc., and will
promote good community relations among all stakeholders.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists in
the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of all STEM-related
instructional programs, activities and events, including oversight of the
Gateway to Technology (GTT) program;
Ensures MD
CCRS as systemic initiative is being met;
Ensures
that all STEM activities provide authentic, problem-based curriculum experiences,
and address and support district and school-wide goals and priorities;
Collaborates
with instructional team, including department chairs, to ensure a consistent,
rigorous and equitable educational experience across the school in math,
science, and technology education;
Coordinates
the development and enhancement of STEM curricula for instructional programs,
as needed;
Provides
instructional support to teachers using best practices and research-based
instructional methods;
Collaborates
with the Career Academy Program (CAP) Office to align programs;
Develops
and presents STEM professional development for teachers;
Develop
effective strategies for recruiting students through marketing materials,
information sessions, and relationships with elementary feeder schools;
Facilitates
student participation in national and local math and science organizations and
competitions;
Coordinates
the collection of data to measure impact of the overall STEM Program and the
Gateway to Technology Program;
Works with
the principal and school-based bookkeeper/accountant to prepare necessary
reports on expenditures of state funds, federal funds, and local operating
funds in accordance with local, state, and federal financial requirements, as
needed;
Prepares
and submits an end-of-year summary report to the CAP Office on the GTT program
and other STEM programs;
Coordinates
equipment, supplies and materials orders for STEM programs;
Coordinates
and facilitates open houses, orientations, and other STEM activities for
parents and students of interest;
Attends
PLTW/GTT Advisory Board meetings as well as other STEM-related meetings; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of current
trends in STEM education, including constructivist pedagogy, performance-based
standards and assessments, Maryland’s STEM Standards of Practice, NGSS, and
designing of STEM project-based, challenged-based activities;
Strong instructional
skills and a broad knowledge of middle school curriculum;
Two (2) years
teaching experience in STEM subjects;
Highly
self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;
Strong technology experiences and skills;
Experience in
providing professional development;
Experience in writing
curriculum framework guides for science or math or an integrated curriculum
desired;
Familiarity with budget and fiscal management;
Ability to analyze data to inform next steps;
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with school
administrators, classroom teachers, central office staff, and professional
organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for all students;
Effective time
management, documentation and organizational skills;
Ability to effectively
prioritize and execute tasks under pressure;
Excellent written,
oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to analyze student performance data; and
Proficiency with MS
Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university in science, math or a related STEM field required;
Master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in
science, math or a STEM-related content area required, middle and/or high
school experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for a Professional Certificate appropriate to areas of assignment issued 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.