High School STEM Supervisor

Stoneham Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisor, STEM (9-12)

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Must hold or is eligible for a valid Massachusetts Professional Educator’s Certificate in one or more of the Humanities subject areas (9-12).
• Must hold a Supervisory license (DESE, Massachusetts) or similar credential(s).
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Or Math.
• Experience in coordinating professional development related to performance responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Evidence of a strong grasp of math and science content and standards.
• Ability to model effective instructional practices in science, technology, engineering, and math.
• Shows evidence of incorporating technology into teaching practices.
• Is a strong advocate for hands-on learning for science and math.
• Ability to recommend, utilize and train others in current technologies.
• Is a strong advocate for both math, science and STEM education and has demonstrated work to provide access to rigorous instruction and resources for all students.
• Skill in maintaining balance, integration and integrity in academic programs.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making in a wide variety of situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with district instructional team, school-based administrators, instructional coaches, teachers, and communities.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with State cadres of STEM coaches/Coordinators.
• Ability to process, analyze and make judgments regarding a wide variety of information.
• Skill in promoting the professional development of others.
• Demonstrates strong technology skills.
• Knowledge of Differentiated Accountability requirements.
• Ability to mentor, supervise, and evaluate educators.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To provide professional development, mentorship, and coaching; Promote and enhance STEM programs in our district. To supervise, evaluate, coordinate across disciplines and to ensure fidelity of curriculum implementation per the Department of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintaining and ensuring a consistent, rigorous and equitable educational experience across all schools in STEM subject areas.
• Facilitates a short- and long-term plan for the school to integrate STEM principles (purposeful technology infusion, rigorous project based and applied learning experiences, school-to-work connections for students, and 21st Century skills) into the instructional program.
• Collaborates with school administration in pursuit of potential Career and Technical Education Pathways.
• Creates a STEM curriculum committee with representatives from Grades 9-12.
• Chairs regular meetings of the STEM curriculum committee.
• Meets regularly with Department Heads.
• Meets at least once monthly with each department.
• Assists Department Heads in acquiring current, appropriate materials (including print, software and hardware, equipment).
• Spends time in classrooms with teachers with a focus on best instructional practices.
• Uses data derived from varied assessment tools to facilitate planning for continuous improvement in student achievement.
• Is the point of contact for collaborating with partnerships, universities, state and national organizations with the goal of promoting STEM education in schools.
• Functions effectively as a liaison between administration, school sites, Massachusetts STEM stakeholders, parents, and students for the purpose of supporting approved STEM education programs.
• Organizes meaningful, practical, ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Follows current research and embeds those practices into professional development.
• Oversees the work being done to create and promote math,science, technology, and engineering support programs, including software and hardware, techniques, innovative practices training for teachers.
• Coordinates and facilitates student participation in local, state and/or national STEM organizations and competitions.
• Provides opportunities for parent forums and other educational efforts to demonstrate the relevance of STEM education.
• Provides leadership in developing and revising as needed the curriculum scope and sequence for STEM content areas.
• Monitors school level programs as appropriate to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations and district policy.
• Identifies master teachers with potential for sharing desirable practices consistent with district goals throughout the school system.
• Assists with district instructional materials adoption for STEM instructional materials.
• Assists in the preparation of grant applications and work with program development projects.
• Provides technical assistance for teachers as requested by school administrators.
• Participates in professional organizations and continuously updates knowledge of subject area responsibilities.
• Provides schools guidance and resources regarding state end-of-course exams.
• Acts as a resource to schools in the school improvement planning and implementation processes.
• Reviews and recommends changes in procedures and policies, including the program of studies.
• Evaluates assessment data and provides assistance to district and school personnel to increase student achievement and outcomes on district exams, Advanced Placement exams, industry certification exams, and state accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building principal and Assistant Superintendent.