What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Specialist position at Boston Public Schools?
Boston Public Schools seeks a STEM Specialist - Excellence for All Initiative
Reports to: STEM Manager , Academics
Location: Academics
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 9,000 employees (including 4,800 teachers) and an annual budget of $1.1 billion, BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Excellence for All (EFA) seeks two (2) highly qualified STEM Specialist(s) to implement the EFA STEM curriculum in a number of elementary, K-8, and middle schools. Under the direction of EFA's STEM Manager, the STEM Specialist(s) will teach the EFA STEM curriculum to students in grades 3-6. The STEM Specialist is also responsible for collaborating with the STEM Manager and other specialists to make necessary revisions to the curriculum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:
Terms: BTU, Group I.
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Reports to: STEM Manager , Academics
Location: Academics
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 9,000 employees (including 4,800 teachers) and an annual budget of $1.1 billion, BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Excellence for All (EFA) seeks two (2) highly qualified STEM Specialist(s) to implement the EFA STEM curriculum in a number of elementary, K-8, and middle schools. Under the direction of EFA's STEM Manager, the STEM Specialist(s) will teach the EFA STEM curriculum to students in grades 3-6. The STEM Specialist is also responsible for collaborating with the STEM Manager and other specialists to make necessary revisions to the curriculum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach: EFA's STEM curriculum that incorporates the computer science standards and state science and math standards to students in grades 3-6.
- Support EFA curriculum design. Collaborate with STEM Manager and other specialists to make necessary revisions to the curriculum.
- Coding (grades 3-4): develop students' ability to design and program animations and games using Code.org and Scratch.
- Robotics (grade 5): develop students' mastery of robotics principles to program and design structurally sound robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3.
- 3D Design (grade 6): develop students mastery of 3D modeling, computer-aided design, and 3D printing to create products using Tinkercad.
- Design students ability to design final products that demonstrate understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts.
- Develop students ability to connect scientific inquiry with technology.
- Maintain rapport with school personnel.
- Attend regular professional development, trainings, workshops, and more.
- Administer mid-year and end-of-year assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:
- Bachelors in Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM preferred or related field or National Board Certification.
- Evidence of at least three (3) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience.
- A proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge in the classroom to a high level.
- Possess a wide range of effective classroom management approaches and methods.
- Evidence of professionalism, teamwork, planning, organization, and time management skills that are necessary for success in the classroom.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to Equity
- An unmovable conviction that our most marginalized students in Boston Public Schools can and will achieve
- A spirit of inquiry and reflection
- Historically marginalized communities such as Black
QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:
- Current MA Teacher License
- Masters in Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM preferred or related field or National Board Certification.
Terms: BTU, Group I.
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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