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STEM School Program Manager

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The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every childin every school and every neighborhoodhas access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready.

The STEM School Program Manager contributes to the guidance on the effective implementation of STEM programming as it relates to cross-disciplinary curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention for all students with a specific focus on the district's STEM schools.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the district-wide vision for STEM teaching and learning, with a focus on school-wide shifts in practice

• Support and lead the school-based STEM Specialists in their work as instructional coaches and champions of STEM practices in their schools

o Develop and model effective coaching relationships

o Provide guidance and resources to support Specialists in implementing meaningful coaching cycles

o Monitor and provide feedback to Specialists to support continuous improvement

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing and responsive professional learning for:

o School-based STEM Specialists

o STEM School Administrators

o STEM School Teachers

• Collaborate with STEM School Administrators to identify areas of growth, develop priorities, and implement strategies for school improvement

• Lead the revision and implementation of the STEM School Certification Process

• Lead the revision and implementation of the STEM School Application Process

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate regularly with the Citywide STEM Initiatives Manager to ensure alignment of priorities and initiatives

• Support the Citywide STEM Initiatives Manager in implementing:

o STEM Competitions and Challenges

o CPS STEM Summer Institute

o STEM curriculum supports and professional learning initiatives

• Perform other related duties as required

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the STEM School Program Manager must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education Required :

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study. Master's degree in STEM field, Education, or related field preferred.

Type of Experience and Number of Years :

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a STEM-related field; leadership experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Experience with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards

• Expertise in research-based instructional practices and strategies

• Strong leadership skills

• High standards for performance

• Understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• Commitment to continuous improvement

• Proven track record of success and a clear focus on results

• Excellent facilitation, written, and oral communication skills

• Excellent technology skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, etc.)

• Knowledge of critical issues in education

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders

Additional Requirement:

• This position requires a Chicago residency within six months of accepting the position.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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