STEM Instructor

St. Ann's Home & School•Methuen, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann's Home & School, a leader in special education and residential programming, is seeking a STEM Instructor. This role involves providing instruction directly related to STEM and computer science within our school program, implementing curriculum in weekly instructional classes for students aged 5-16 with special needs. The instructor will collaborate with teachers and staff, model effective technology integration, and design/manage STEM learning experiences. The position also requires participation in professional development and basic technical knowledge for equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years’ experience with educational technology
Proficient level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application
Deep knowledge of content standards, effective strategies and effective assessment
Strong knowledge of school based applications such as Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.)
Experience (or familiarity) with tools such as, but not limited to: 3D printing, Arduino, Makey-Makey, Codecademy, Sphero, Tynker, BeeBot
Highly effective communication, listening, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Effective written, verbal and technology-based communication skills
Basic technical knowledge to aid in routine maintenance and minor repair of equipment
Able to sit for long periods of time, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and be able to communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families and the children.
Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, work on a computer for long periods of time, react quickly and physically restrain children in an emergency to ensure everyone’s safety is maintained.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts License in Digital Literacy / Computer Science, 5-12
Massachusetts License in Instructional Technology Specialist-All Levels
Massachusetts license in a related field

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEM experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula from grades K through 11.
Work in partnership with teachers and staff, modeling consistent effective teaching with technology, engagement, lesson plan design, use of technology, STEM and online tools.
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the connection between technology, computer science, and other fields of study.
Understand and be able to design, develop, assess, and manage STEM learning experiences.
Identify and apply educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding use of technology in education.
Identify resources, plan, and design staff development activities to support professional growth in learning technologies.
Work with the Curriculum Specialist and Director of Education to coordinate synchronous and asynchronous remote instruction as needed.
Participate in professional development experiences that allow the STEM Instructor to observe, evaluate, and apply the use of technology to support instruction.
Implement the curriculum in weekly instructional classes for all students enrolled in St. Ann’s School.
Provide instruction appropriate to age differences ranging from 5-16 years, and grade level differentiation appropriate for the special needs population.