STEAM Coach (K-5)

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of STEAM and Innovation; the STEAM Coach will collaborate with teachers to organize and implement STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) through the successful integration of strategies and multiple technologies to promote innovative, high-tech learning. As a STEAM coach, the candidate will co-teach in classes as assigned weekly/monthly. The candidate must also provide learning opportunities for students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics as per Arizona Autism Charter School’s (AZACS) adopted STEAM curriculum. The STEAM coach should develop strategies, skills, tools, and techniques in order to effectively implement the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and math to students. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to train and be trained , coach and be coached as per the needed circumstances. The candidate should also be able to motivate the teachers/ instructional staff in the classroom. Candidates must be experienced with staff supervision, classroom teaching, STEAM initiatives, ABA teaching strategies, and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coaching in classrooms per schedule provided provided by Director of STEAM
• Will keep a track of the kits/ materials delivered
• Ensure the kits/materials are properly maintained
• Transferring/Rotating the materials among staff members as per requirements
• Observe and evaluate the STEAM staff
• Checks the weekly lesson plans and provide guidance to the teachers
• Co-teach the classes with the class teachers
• Ensure the STEAM lessons are aligned to state standards

• Actively engage in the development and implementation of the curricula for technology, engineering, and science programs
• Actively participate in the professional development/ training in the school.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the STEAM model including science and technology
• Collaborate with other subject teachers to support STEAM programs and initiative
• Develop, write and modify course syllabi or curricula overview on an as-needed basis
• Use a variety of technological applications and online resources
• Ensure classroom teachers are implementing instructional strategies and lessons as set forth by STEAM coach verified by the Director of STEAM and Innovation
• Participate in regular observations and in-the-moment coaching from Director of STEAM and Innovation and implement action steps following coaching sessions
• Contribute to IEPs as appropriate
• Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEAM experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula from grades K-5
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of STEAM and Innovation

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
• Completion of 3 years of teaching in one of the following areas: Science, Technology, Engineering and Art
• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers and professional contacts in a courteous and professional manner and following AZACS guidelines
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Required:

• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Experience and training in positive behavior strategies, experience in ABA preferred
• Must have: Bachelors degree OR previous teaching experience AND interested in obtaining a teaching certification OR be currently enrolled in a teacher certification program

Benefits:

• School located at a new state of the art Autism Center
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Set-up of lessons and instructional activities as and whenever needed for classroom teachers working with students with disabilities.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 5 Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.