The Lower School (LS) STEM Integration Specialist provides instructional technology guidance, expertise, and support for grades Montessori Preschool (M) through 5th Grade, leveraging various education science, engineering, technology hardware and software tools.
They work collaboratively with colleagues to design, develop, and deliver educational technology initiatives that align with the mission of the school and the needs of the students.
The following are key responsibilities:
- Teach weekly STEM specialist courses (STEM, digital citizenship, coding, typing) to students K-5.
- Co-teach and collaborate with teachers grades M-5 to infuse technology and STEM into the current curriculum.
- Support and orient new students and faculty with technology, Learning Management System (LMS) needs, report cards and other web-based systems used for M-5.
- Person of contact for M-5 teachers, substitute teachers, student and/or parent technology questions and concerns.
- Support for Lower School students and faculty for emergency tech needs.
- Support in training and implementing students and faculty with Star testing.
- Research new STEM tools and websites for classroom and teacher use.
- Inventory, organize and maintain technology for LS classroom use.
- Be present for technology assistance during Lower School events, such as conferences and Parent Nights.
- Meet with the Technology Steering Committee to help research, plan, and implement technology decisions for the school.
