Instructional Specialist for Math (5-8)

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township is seeking a STEM Instructional Specialist for grades 5-8. This role involves supporting teachers and implementing STEM programs designed to improve student achievement. The successful candidate will collaborate with instructional coaches and lead professional development workshops.

A Master's degree and five years of teaching experience in a public school setting are required for this position. The role is designed to foster effective STEM instruction across the district.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Five years of classroom teaching or school counseling experience is required.
• Valid Indiana School Teaching license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional coaches and teachers in implementing STEM instruction.
• Lead workshops and professional development sessions in STEM.
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to monitor Math Framework.

Skills

Positive attitude

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

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

General Summary

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.

Non‑Essential Functions

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.

Entry‑Level Requirements

• 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 and/or Licenses: Holds a valid Indiana School Teaching license.
• Other: Ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Success in working with people in establishing goals, setting objectives and developing action plans to produce the expected results is expected.

Physical Requirements

The duties and responsibilities of the STEM Specialist (K-4) primarily involve a daily combination of office work, traveling through the school building and grounds, and interacting with students, teachers and parents. Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities. This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.

Sensory Requirements

The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important. The ability to compose documents that are readily and fully understood is very important.

Environmental Factors

Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Professional Personnel.

EEO Statement

The Metropolitan School District of Warren Township does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, military status, ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes") occurring in the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and/or activities, or if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation environment.