K-8 STEM Coordinator

Wallingford Public Schools Job Description ~ K-8 STEM Coordinator General Description: The K-8 STEM Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum/program in the assigned areas of responsibility (Mathematics and Science). The Coordinator works collaboratively with school administrators and teachers at the elementary and middle school level. The Coordinator also collaborates with the Director at the Center for Innovation and Design to provide enhancement opportunities in the area of STEM education. Supervision Received: The K-8 STEM Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Work Year: As outlined in the Educational Administrators' Association of Wallingford Contract Qualifications Holds Connecticut Intermediate Administrative Certification (092) A 6th Year degree with a major in educational administration 5 Years of relevant experience in the field education Essential Duties: Instructional Leadership Utilizes a collaborative approach to evaluate and develop standards based curricula and instructional practices that address the diverse needs of all students. Assesses the curricular needs of the departments and develops both short and long term goals and objectives aligned to the District's goals and objectives Monitors and evaluates curricular efficacy based on a variety of assessments, data systems and accountability strategies. Provides staff with the most recent and relevant research information pertaining to specified subject areas; maintains current with research and trends Resource Management Works with district leadership to maintain educational, technological, and fiscal resources to provide for a safe, healthy, and high performing learning environment. Collaborates with district leadership in developing and maintaining fiscally responsible appropriate resources for staff and students. Personnel Provides for on-going, meaningful professional development and other supports that emphasize equitable opportunities for success for all stakeholders. Engages in high quality evaluation practices that balance support and accountability per the District's Teacher Evaluation Plan Culture and Climate Demonstrates a variety of techniques and strategies for the flow of information, developing trust, providing direction and resolution of issues Acts decisively, objectively, and consistently in arriving at resolutions of issues and problems Organizes, plans, and coordinates activities, personnel and resources to attain district, school, and department goals Interacts professionally with staff and administrative personnel Assumes, when appropriate, the responsibility for data collection, analysis and completion of reports to local, state, and federal agencies Additional Duties: Implements and enforces all Board of Education policies and regulations Acts as a liaison among general education and special education; coordinators, teachers, building administrators and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Serves as an instructional model and resource for teachers. Serves on district level committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools Advances professional learning by attending seminars and conferences Coordinates the efforts of contract service providers. Maintains the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Deep and comprehensive understanding of current Federal and State education mandates Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Ability to work effectively with others Organizational and problem solving skills Excellent public relations skills Understanding of education policy and regulations Understanding of instructional best practices Ability to fact find, interpret, and investigate in preparing reports or evaluations. Ability to bring others together and try to reconcile differences during conflict situations Effective management of one's own time and the time of others. Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment: Note: The physical demands and environmental characteristics 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 invited individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Interaction among children Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop Occasional requirement to travel Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds