STEM coach - secondary level (SY25-26)

Malden Public Schools•Malden, MA

About The Position

Overview of the Malden Public Schools: The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA Orange Line. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,500 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community. Description: A Secondary STEM Coach is a specially prepared professional who has responsibility for supporting educators to drive the STEM performance in particular in grades 9-12, and science in grades 6-8. The STEM Coach in this role works closely with the building Principal, the district’s Director of STEM, and other relevant school/district administrators, teachers, and parents to accomplish the goals outlined in the School Improvement Plan and the school systems requirements for the improvement of STEM instruction. This individual will not have direct classroom duties nor will they have administrative responsibilities outside of the STEM program, but will include support in STEM content and practices within content areas.

Requirements

Masters in education, or related field
Three to five years prior teaching experience; preference for individuals with experience in varied positions, including STEM teacher and classroom teacher, and experience with multilingual learners.
Valid MA Math and Science certification preferred
Experience and skill as a coach or mentor for adults on STEM related topics
Excellent communication skills
Deep understanding of evidence-based practices for teaching STEM and assessing student progress, as documented in coursework and experience as an educator.

Responsibilities

Establish clear goals for professional development that are consistent with STEM goals
Assist teachers in formulating own goals for professional development
Coach/mentor classroom teachers as they implement evidence-based instructional practices associated with the comprehensive STEM program
Provide feedback during coaching on teaching effectiveness and fidelity to guidance as provided by the teacher's guide including concrete suggestions for improvements, especially related to strategies for working with struggling readers, Multilingual learners, and others with special needs within the regular classroom
Design school-based professional development in conjunction with the Central Office and school-based leadership team that is analytic, reflective, and inquiry-oriented (e.g. site-based content knowledge workshops on strategies aligned with scientifically based research)
Provide demonstration materials (e.g. videos, professional books) to support and extend professional development site-based opportunities
Act as catalyst for building a school learning community that focuses on integrated learning, building connections across grades
Implement procedures for monitoring student performance associated with benchmarks
Mentor/coach teachers as they utilize assessments, helping teachers to avoid over-assessing students or using redundant measures
Coach teachers on the use of assessment data to specially design instruction for individual students and to group students for classroom instruction
Meet with teachers on a regular basis to discuss student progress and look at student work.
Collect and analyze data; create instructional plans multiple times a year based on data, to support classroom instructions in a way that will meet the needs of students.
Use a range of effective strategies, analyze instruction, and provide clear, specific information on strategy implementation
Meet regularly with the Central Office staff, Principal, APs and others to assess the quality of STEM instruction
Assist in the analysis of school-wide strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement
Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the achievement of all students
Attend all professional development and networking meetings