Districtwide STEM Learning Coach 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Districtwide STEM Learning Coach

Job Class Code: 4213

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendents Designee

Supervises: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

Provide STEM instruction across all grade levels support teachers administrators and staff in the development implementation and integration of STEM activities to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment; create and support effective STEM based learning environments to maximize the learning of all students; and develop high quality STEMrelated professional learning programs.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Increase in student achievement and growth:
o State Academic Standard expectations
o Districtbased assessments
Increase effective use of next generation skills by students and staff as measured by state and local assessments
Increase effective use of STEM and projectbased activities for students and staff

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct instruction to students through district outreach initiatives and programs
• Develop program schedule to ensure every school has access to district resources beginning with elementary schools.
• Design develop and implement effective STEMbased lessons that promote best practices in teaching learning and assessment.
• Manage and maintain modular and mobile district STEM equipment.
• Lead or facilitate districtwide projects and programs that support the effective use of STEM in all schools including districtwide robotics programs.
• Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of STEMrelated professional learning programs that result in a positive impact on student learning.
• Evaluate results of professional learning programs to determine the effectiveness of deepening teacher content knowledge improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning.
• Contribute to the development communication and implementation of a shared vision forthe comprehensive use of STEM to support college and career readiness for all students.
• Contribute to the planning development communication implementation and evaluationof technology plans at the district and school levels.
• Coach teachers and administrators in and model design and implementation of STEMenhanced learning experiences for students:

• Using a variety of researchbased learnercentered instructional strategies and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students.
• Emphasizing creativity higherorder thinking skills and processes.
• Partner with classroom teachers to provide differentiation including adjusting content process product and learning environment based on student readiness levels learning styles interests and personal goals

• Coach teachers in and model use of online and blended learning digital content and collaborative learning networks to support extend and expand STEM learning opportunities and choices for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to evaluate and select STEM tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning.
• Model use of digital communication and collaboration tools to communicate locally and globally with students parents peers and the larger community.
• Coordinate with community partners to support extended learning opportunities outside of normal school hours including some weekends and during summer.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency
• Maintain required records.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• Three years successful K12 teaching experience
• Course work in educational technology (preferred)
• Endorsement Masters or Rank 1 in education technology or related field (preferred)
• Demonstrated use of and understanding of STEMbased instruction and professional learning

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/2019

Revision Date:

3/2023
12/2024
5/2025

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.