Job Title:           Coordinator of STEM

Location:         Office of Career and Technical Education

Pay Grade:       Administrative and Professional Scale Grade A06

Work Calendar:  All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status:  Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Director of Career and Technical Education and in collaboration with the DoDEA Project Manager and Project Director, the STEM Coordinator leads the development and implementation of secondary STEM-related educational initiatives to enhance student outcomes. The STEM Coordinator is responsible for coordinating secondary STEM-focused professional development and ensuring the alignment of STEM programs with the objectives of the DoDEA grant and division goals. This position requires collaboration with various internal departments, community partners, and external stakeholders to drive innovative STEM programs.

This position is funded by the Department of Defense Education Activity Grant through June 30, 2029.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Coordination of STEM Programs

• Identify, develop, and coordinate the implementation of STEM instructional resources that align with state standards and division academic goals.
• Act as the lead for STEM curriculum committees, collaborating with educators to regularly review, update, and improve curriculum guides and instructional resources.
• Track and support STEM-focused extension opportunities to include out-of-school time and Career and Technical Student Organization activities.
• Professional Development and Instructional Support
• Design and deliver professional learning opportunities focused on STEM pedagogy, ensuring educators are equipped with high-yield instructional strategies.
• Provide technical expertise to school-based educators in STEM instructional practices, data analysis, and curriculum implementation.
• Build a community of practice among educators to foster collaboration and continuous improvement in STEM teaching.

Program Coordination and Compliance

• Work closely with the DoDEA Program Manager to ensure STEM initiatives are effectively created and implemented, meeting all compliance and grant objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Professional Learning, Technology, and Special Education and Student Services to align STEM initiatives with division needs and logistical requirements.
• Support the development of strategic plans for increasing access to STEM education, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of military-connected students.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting on STEM program outcomes, ensuring all reporting requirements are met.
• Implement strategies for data-driven decision-making to inform program improvements and alignment with DoDEA and division goals.
• Collaborate with the DoDEA Program Manager to prepare detailed performance reports, highlighting STEM-specific metrics and achievements.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster relationships with community organizations, military groups, and higher education institutions to build collaborative partnerships that enhance STEM opportunities.
• Lead recruitment efforts and address gaps in access to STEM programs for military-connected and other high-need students.
• Act as a liaison between the division, schools, and external partners to support the successful implementation of STEM programs.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in STEM education, Instructional Leadership, or a related field preferred; candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience will be considered.
• Hold or be eligible for a professional license in a related field issued by the Virginia Board of Education.
• At least three (3) years of successful experience in education or program management, with preference for experience in leading STEM initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of STEM curriculum development, instructional practices, and program evaluation.
  • Familiarity with state and federal compliance requirements for grant-funded programs.
  • Understanding of evidence-based practices in STEM education and leadership principles.
• Skills
  • Strong skills in project management, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, timelines, and objectives.
  • Proficiency in delivering professional development and job-embedded coaching in STEM-related areas.
  • Analytical skills for interpreting data and using it to drive instructional improvements and decision-making.
• Abilities
  • Lead and support communities of educators in pursuing a common instructional mission while acknowledging individual strengths and context.
  • Capacity to work effectively in multiple collaborative settings, including committees, multidisciplinary teams, and 1:1 coaching.
  • Strong communication skills to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders and deliver constructive feedback.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside an office], with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, 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, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.