TITLE: STEM Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Arizona Elementary Teaching Certification
• Math or Science Endorsement or approved subject area
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction
• Possesses collaborative leadership skills, mentoring skills and knowledge of the adult learners
• Ability to synthesize and communicate assessment results and current STEM research
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to be an innovative thinker
• At least three years of teaching experience
• Master’s degree (preferred)

REPORTS TO: STEM Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to the accomplishment of district and school goals and priorities.
• Serves as a lead facilitator for professional development in mathematics, science and technology for K-8 teachers.
• Provides instructional intervention as determined by the needs at the site.
• Facilitates grade levels in interpreting and utilizing various assessment data for instructional planning.
• Models effective standards-based STEM instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse populations (ELD, SPED and etc.).
• Facilitates implementation of effective research-based instructional strategies such as flexible grouping of students, differentiating instruction, small group math support, etc.
• Serves as a leader in the implementation of district curriculum and instructional programs.
• Participates in mentor training and serves as mentor to designated staff.
• Works collaboratively with building and district administration.
• Participates in curriculum design, adoption and assessment development.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of district and state assessments.
• Participates in the Collaborative Support Team.
• Serves as a communication liaison on the mathematics, science and technology curriculum and programs between teachers, parents, community members, administration and students.
• Assists with the development, alignment and implementation of STEM curriculum that emphasizes high levels of achievement.
• Assists in the development of a school-within-a-school model related to STEM.
• Provides leadership, coaching and professional development to staff.
• Supports with district and school event not limited to Math and Science Nights, Math Challenges, Science and Engineering Fairs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten month employee, on the Certified Teacher Placement Schedule. Candidates are eligible for an additional $5,000 stipend.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of Professional Staff.