SY26-27 STE(A)M Coordinator
About the role
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school and college- and career-ready. The Department of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) supports inclusive and innovative learning experiences in math, science, computer science, and whole-school integrated STEM & STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programming across the district. It is our commitment that every day, in every STEM classroom in CPS, all students will: actively make sense of and construct solutions to complex questions; productively contribute to the learning community to support a culture of collaboration, risk-taking, and innovation; and regularly reflect on and communicate their understanding of disciplinary ideas. Through these experiences and purposeful opportunities to face transdisciplinary challenges, students will graduate from CPS with advanced STEM literacies prepared to make the world a better place. Primary Location West Side-4409 West Wilcox Street (Helen M Hefferan School)
Responsibilities
- Academic Support: Support Tier 1 learning experiences that prepares students for access and success in advanced and enriched coursework in the STEM disciplines (science, math, computer science)
- Professional Learning: Develop, monitor, and implement a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) to ensure whole school implementation of instructional practices reflective of the STE(A)M approach
- Instructional Coaching: Support integration of practices aligned to the STE(A)M approach by serving as subject matter expert, consultant, and instructional coach to teachers
- Instructional Resources: Ensure all teachers have access to necessary resources to support implementation of STE(A)M practices within their classrooms and throughout the building
- Partnerships & Community Engagement: Promote STE(A)M awareness and engagement through partnerships and activities with families and community members that enhance academic achievement.
- Enrichment Program Support: Support STEM-related enrichment opportunities for students to generate interest in and provide exposure to STEM fields/careers
- Professional Growth & Reflection: Participate in STEM Specialist PLCs, check-ins, and PL focused on refining capacity as instructional leaders, sharing practices, analyzing data, differentiating interventions, and sustaining a culture of collaboration
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Pay
Salary Range $64,469.94 to $82,839.39