Deputy Director WF

State of Oklahoma • Weatherford, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the Director in managing the policies, directives, regulations, and procedures to ensure that students are provided the proper learning environment that meets the approved curriculum and mission of STARBASE Oklahoma. Provides instructional leadership to ensure high standards of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) instruction and foster a positive and energetic school climate. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Skilled in routine computer use such as email, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with high level of tolerance for multi-level processes.
• Ability to build strong, team-oriented relationships with all STARBASE instructors and staff, as well as positive collaborations with school district personnel.
• Able to lift/carry a minimum of 10 pounds
• Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
• Serves a 12 month trial period
• Contingent on a favorable background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• CNACI security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Five years related experience
• knowledge and ability to serve as an instructional leader
• experience with professional development and curriculum in an educational environment
• experience with grant writing and reporting

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the instructional team to develop, improve, and test new lesson plans in accordance with Department of Defense STARBASE instructions
• Ensures that lesson plan objectives are being met in classroom instruction
• Ensures a basic uniformity in classroom operation as well as instruction being provided in each classroom
• Observes all classrooms and instructors regularly, providing feedback and technical assistance
• Plans and implements professional development for instructors
• Coordinates development of instructional materials for STEM classrooms including print-ready student materials and instructor materials
• Serves as an instructor in the STARBASE classroom as necessary
• Assists with grant writing, requirements and reporting
• Assists with after school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programming and curriculum development

Benefits

• a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year
• a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level