FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Position Description
Position Title: STEM Coordinator
Supervisor: Principal
Contract: 1.0 FTE; Benefits offered; ASRS participation (required).
SITE: Killip Elementary
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: The STEM Coordinator is to provide school-wide support of the school's STEM program through the coordination, development, and delivery of STEM Initiatives
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in education required; STEM-related fileds (science, engineering, techonology) or related field preferred
- AZ Department of Education Elementary Certification.
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, or Bilingual endorsement is required of ALL certified teachers. You have one year to complete this requirement.
- Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Fluent in Spanish - preffered
Curriculum Development & Implementation:
Collaborate with teachers to design and implement STEM curricula that align with educational standards.
Integrate hands-on STEM activities that engage students in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Create and adapt lessons that appeal to students' curiosity and are appropriate for various grade levels.
Teacher Support & Professional Development:
Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their STEM teaching strategies.
Offer guidance and resources to teachers in incorporating STEM concepts into their classrooms. ? Coordinate STEM-related workshops, training, and learning experiences for staff.
STEM Programs & Events:
Organize STEM fairs, after-school clubs, and competitions (such as robotics challenges or science fairs).
Plan field trips to science museums, planetariums, and other educational STEM-related locations.
Collaborate with local businesses, universities, or STEM professionals to bring real-world connections into the school.
Student Engagement:
Foster student interest and excitement in STEM subjects by providing engaging activities, such as coding, engineering challenges, and experiments.
Develop enrichment programs for students who show a strong interest in STEM or who need additional support.
Resource Management:
Source and manage STEM-related materials, equipment, and technology.
Keep track of resources like lab supplies, robotics kits, or computer software necessary for STEM projects.
Assessment & Data Collection:
Monitor student progress in STEM subjects through assessments and feedback.
Collect data on student engagement and academic performance to adjust and improve the STEM curriculum.
Community Outreach:
Build partnerships with local community members and organizations that can contribute to STEM education.
Work with parents and guardians
Goal Setting and Professional Experience - Works toward achievement of school and District goals.
- Knows school and district goals for the current year.
- Follows guidelines and procedures recommended for achieving goals.
- Works with building administration to individualize goals by identifying objectives, activities and criteria.
- Supports administration in governing student conduct.
- Knows school expectations for behavior and attendance.
- Enforces school policies, rules, and procedures in the classroom, on campus, and at school-related activities.
- Develops and communicates expectations and consequences for student conduct in the classroom.
- Complies with Arizona Revised Statutes, District policies, federal laws and regulations, and administrative guidelines.
- Is informed and follows District policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the building administration or Superintendent.
The statement outlined in this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
MENTAL TASKS Communicates verbally and in writing. Reads. Analyze and evaluate student progress and course curriculum. Develop, implement and evaluate plans. Manages classroom. Promotes learning and ensures safety. Perform functions from written and oral instruction and from observing and listening to others. Evaluate written materials to include written assignment and tests.
PHYSICAL TASKS Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion and movement is required to perform the aspects of the job. Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks. Work involves sitting and moving for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, bending, stooping (moving to eye level of the student), hold and grasping objects. Verbal communication ability required.
EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS Uses blackboards, whiteboard, easel, bulletin board, computers, video projectors, chalk, markers, and office or instructional equipment. FUSD recognizes that ever changing development of technology but expects all staff to keep abreast of changing technology opportunities and use tools and devices provided to them.
WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor – classroom environment. Outdoor – all weather conditions and temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public, employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dusts, gas and fumes.
CONTROL AND SUPERVISION Monitor control of students, communicates with families frequently about strengths and areas for growth, volunteers and/or assistant aides and paraprofessionals in the classroom, field trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Applicants must be appropriately certified. Arizona applicants, please include w/ your application, a current Arizona Department of Education Professional Certificate, (i.e. Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Speech Pathologist) or valid license (i.e. PT, OT), current IVP fingerprint clearance card and unofficial transcripts.
Out of State: FUSD will consider out of state applicants. However, please attach a current professional certificate (teacher, counselor, other) or appropriate license for your state, as well as unofficial transcripts. Candidate must meet & show proof of being appropriately certified, before new hire appointment & beginning job assignment. Official transcripts & employment verifications required at time of hire for proper salary placement. It can take several weeks to obtain an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card. We encourage you to begin the process of obtaining an Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card as well as the Arizona Department of Education Certificate as soon as possible. Arizona Department of Education Website
http://www.azed.gov/. AZ Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card info:
AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Info LETTER OF INTENT: If you choose to apply, but have not yet met the certification criteria as outlined above, your application may still be considered. If you are recommended for a position, you may be offered a “Letter of Intent to Recommend for a Contract” notification. Please note that a Letter of Intent is not a binding offer of employment and no employment contract between you and the District exists until such time as the District Governing Board approves the issuance of an employment contract at a public meeting. The Intent to Hire remains in effect until all certification requirements are met. (Deadline to meet all requirements:
June 30, 2025). Should you not meet this deadline, administrators will be given the option to re-post the position to interview more candidates OR request an extension of the deadline date. Note: All who apply will automatically be put into "qualified" status to allow the site administrator the ability to review your application immediately. Therefore, you will not receive any verification email from HR, advising your application has been pushed through.
All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability. Offers of employment, contingent upon funding. Missing documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process.