Under the general supervision of the Superintendent the Director of STEM Education provides leadership and oversees the development direction and curriculum of the K-12 STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) programs at all Oasis Charter School sites in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the Cape Coral Charter School Authority (CCCSA). SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Provides strategic direction and leadership for the STEM programs across all Cape Coral Charter School Authority K-12 schools ensuring alignment with organizational goals and student the development implementation and continuous improvement of the K-12 STEM curriculum ensuring vertical alignment and coherence across all grade levels and curriculum development in all STEM related areas ensuring students build skills that support future academic success and real-world program budgets ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational priorities. Secures funding for equipment tools and resources to sustain and grow the STEM and applies for relevant grant opportunities to support program initiatives; tracks and reports on the use and effectiveness of awarded with school administrators instructional staff and STEM teachers to implement and monitor program effectiveness; ensures educators have access to appropriate training professional development and instructional supports and evaluates instructional programs materials and industry-related workforce development projects that reflect current STEM and technology the activities of all K-12 content specified programs and workforce development projects ensuring alignment with educational standards and industry needs. Establishes and maintains community and industry partnerships to support student research internships and project-based learning opportunities. Engages subject-matter experts to provide real-world insight and support curriculum community engagement by maintaining effective communication with staff students families and community in and leads committees related to K-12 specified content area and/or industry-related workforce development projects; performs ongoing site visits to monitor program implementation and project-based learning design thinking inquiry-based learning and various technologies into the STEM curriculum to enhance student engagement and with leadership to update and implement technology integration goals. Serves as a resource for instructional technology and provides guidance on emerging tools including artificial intelligence in evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve STEM performance for all students in grades and interprets academic data and assessment results to inform instructional planning strategies and support academic compliance with charter state and federal reporting requirements related to program and delivers professional development activities staff in STEM instruction workforce development and related content areas ensuring alignment with program goals and fidelity of a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by modeling a commitment to learning innovation and educational to employee retention by supporting a positive professional work environment and promoting collaboration and morale across other duties as required.
Required Experience:
Director