STEM Instructional Leader Data-Driven Coach
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
JOB TITLE: STEM Instructional Specialist (5-8)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Professional), salaried employee
WORK DAYS: 200 days (does not include holidays)
WORK YEAR: The work year for the STEM Specialist (5-8) begins approximately 8 workdays before the first scheduled attendance day for students, and ends approximately 8 workdays after the last scheduled day for students. The STEM Specialist (5‑8) may allocate days over fall/ spring intersession, as part of the 200 total days of employment.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The STEM Specialist (5-8) is paid on the "Teacher" salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the "Teacher" benefits schedule.
REPORTS TO: STEM Specialist (5‑8) reports to the Director of Professional Learning
SUPERVISES: N/A
The STEM Specialist (5-8) will support instructional coaches, general education, special education, and virtual teachers in 5th Grade through 8th Grade to improve student achievement through assistance with effective implementation of integrated science and math instruction and interventions to meet all students' needs.
Essential Functions- Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum & Professional Learning to effectively promote and communicate the district's Math Framework and monitor its implementation.
- Champion the implementation of the Math Framework and teaching strategies that increase student achievement through consultation, collaboration and coaching.
- Exhibit an understanding of current scientifically-based research in the area of STEM and disseminate this information to teachers and administrators.
- Serve as a member of the district improvement planning team and support Journey of a Graduate planning and implementation.
- Lead Teacher Pathway Workshops and school‑based professional development sessions.
- Support teachers through professional development in the area of math and STEM.
- Assist stakeholders in understanding the STEM supports in place to help students.
- Work with principals and teachers to use data to guide STEM instructional design and delivery in specific classrooms/buildings.
- Develop and maintain data reports of district's STEM assessments.
- Participate in data meetings to discuss district summaries and interpretations of math and science data analysis with the Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning and Assistant Superintendents.
- Contribute to the development and revision of STEM and Math curriculum; serve on curriculum mapping team.
- Assist stakeholders in understanding the STEM supports in place to help students.
- Develop and maintain records and reports necessary to the successful execution of the job.
- Analyze the digital content of monthly data.
- Assist with the coordination of state assessments.
- Assist in delivering parent/caregiver workshops in the area of STEM.
- Support projects based on grant writing and supervision of Title I Grant.
- Assist with textbook adoption process for math and science materials (6‑year rotation).
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning.
Skills and Proficiencies- Exudes positivity and a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.
- Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Ability to produce, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
- Ability to interpret policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of best practices at the district and building level.
- Capacity to learn and become proficient on online learning platforms and tools.
- Ability to maintain relationships with different departments of the organization for proper coordination and with grantees or fund providers.
- Must possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess strong writing and verbal communication/presentation skills.
- Ability to align budgetary, human, and material resources with goals and reporting requirements for district and IDOE.
- Education/Training: An earned Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.
- Experience: Five years of experience as a classroom teacher or school counselor in a public school setting is required.
- Certification…
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