GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: ELEMENTARY STEM COACH  

REPORTS TO:  Principal or designee 

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt   

APPROVED:  April 19, 2024 Order # 160 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

Position is responsible for implementing a STEM program, maintaining a program infrastructure that supports learning, and coordinating extracurricular programming aligned to innovation and entrepreneurship in best practices/pedagogies for STEM instruction. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Supports students by planning, delivering, and assessing quality STEM instruction.
• Supports students with activities that support identified targets and objectives. 
• Demonstrates self-reliance in mastering new technologies such as robotics, online instructional programs, and basic coding. 
• Communicates with internal and external STEM stakeholders. 
• Coordinates student field experiences. 
• Analyzes data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor improvement in assigned areas. 
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of state and national STEM-related standards, and the ability to model and employ science/engineering practices and computational thinking skills. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

    KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

    ABILITY TO:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.

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REQUIREMENTS:

This is a supplemental position to be filled by a current employee.