SY26-27 STE(A)M Coordinator

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a STE(A)M Specialist to plan and expand STE(A)M integration across assigned schools, coordinating instructional materials and professional learning for staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, administrators, and community partners to promote STEM learning and equitable access.

The position focuses on CCSS-Mathematics alignment, NGSS, and the integration of engineering and computer science across school disciplines, with a district-wide impact on STEM

Qualifications

• STE(A)M integration experience or familiarity with CCSS-Math and NGSS preferred
• Experience supporting teachers with instructional materials and coaching
• Ability to develop and monitor professional learning plans
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and community partners
• Familiarity with STE(A)M standards and K-12 curriculum alignment

Responsibilities

• Support Tier 1 learning experiences to prepare students for advanced STEM coursework
• Develop and implement a Professional Learning Plan (PLP) for whole-school STE(A)M adoption
• Serve as subject-matter expert and instructional coach to teachers implementing STE(A)M
• Ensure teachers have access to resources to support STE(A)M practices
• Promote STE(A)M awareness through partnerships and family/community engagement
• Participate in STEM Specialist PLCs and reflective practices to sustain collaboration

Job description

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Posting Date

Sep 18, 2026, 4:43:00 PM

Salary Range : $64,469.94 to $82,839.39

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

OVERVIEW

The STE(A)M School Specialist role will plan and take the steps necessary to continually improve and expand STE(A)M integration within their assigned school, thereby enriching the lives of more students in Chicago Public Schools. Each school that receives district investments in the form of FTE will designate at least one of the centrally funded positions as the primary “STEM Specialist” or “STEAM Specialist”.

The STE(A)M Specialist will play an integral part in supporting teachers in the development of instructional materials and implementation of all STE(A)M instructional approaches (specifically alignment and integration of CCSS-Mathematics, and NGSS). The STE(A)M Specialist will ensure science, technology, engineering, and mathematics core content and practices are key components within units of instruction. In addition, STE(A)M Specialists will provide professional learning opportunities for all staff and coordinate community engagement events that promote sustainable integration of a whole school STE(A)M approach. While the work of the STE(A)M Specialist will influence all components of the STE(A)M Standards for Success, direct impact will be measured in the following components: Instructional Approach, STE(A)M Career Pathways, External Partnerships, and the integration of engineering and computer science across non-STE(A)M courses/disciplines.

Summary of Roles and 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.

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

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
• 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:

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