Pinal County
Science / STEM Education Specialist
Florence, Arizona, United States
Job description
Description
The Science/STEM Education Specialist will facilitate the provision of the professional development needs of school and district personnel in the area of Science/STEM instruction and content correlated with the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards in order to improve and enrich the STEM learning experiences of Pinal County students. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The work requires the ability to finger, grasp, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- Van Pool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.
Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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The Science/STEM Education Specialist will facilitate the provision of the professional development needs of school and district personnel in the area of Science/STEM instruction and content correlated with the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards in order to improve and enrich the STEM learning experiences of Pinal County students. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan and conduct professional development opportunities in coaching/mentoring/support and assistance in the area of Science/STEM instruction and content for the PCSOESA.
- Conduct a survey of the professional development and technical assistance needed in Science/STEM instruction and content by schools and districts.
- Contact and schedule qualified personnel to provide professional development for schools and districts in the County.
- Provides a schedule of professional development opportunities in Science/STEM instruction and content areas throughout the year.
- Coordinates and presides over all Science/STEM professional development offered by the PCSOESA.
- Comply with budgeting and documentation regulations of the PCSOESA in the performance of duties.
- Maintain current knowledge of accepted Science/STEM research, approaches, assessment, instruction, interventions and best practices.
- Provide technical support for schools and districts in interpreting data for the purpose of improving Science/STEM instruction.
- Incorporates current technological tools to increase job performance.
- Co-manages Pinal County ESA Consortium meeting and activities.
- Develops and finalizes reporting requirements for project activities and budget expenditures.
- Must comply with A.R.S §13-3620 mandatory reporting requirement and any other student safety requirements.
- Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and restricted County information.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Master’s degree in Education with current SEI Endorsements
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
- A minimum of five years of successful classroom instruction
- Expertise in assigned subject area content and pedagogy at the elementary and/or secondary school level
- Knowledge of current and accepted research, assessment, instruction and best practices in assigned subject area.
- Knowledge of current Arizona State Science Standards
- Demonstrated competency in presentation and group facilitation with adult learners
- Subject to additional background verification dependent on unit assigned and population served.
- Speak in a clear and well-organized way to communicate complicated ideas and provide comprehensive professional development to others
- Use evaluations and direct feedback to improve the effectiveness of trainings and services.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Pinal County School Office, Arizona Department of Education, school districts and all of the constituents of the PCSOESA.
- Establish an open and honest accountability system with supervisor
- Work collegially and productively with multiple teams of people
- Travel to school locations throughout the county.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Perform duties in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform duties in a timely and professional manner.
The work requires the ability to finger, grasp, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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