(Remote) Specialist - Grades 6-12, Steam Technical Assistance Center

The Office of the Provost at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Specialist for the STEAM Technical Assistance Center.

This role will be remote but will be responsible for school outreach/travel in the following WV counties: Wayne, Lincoln, Putnam, Cabell, Kanawha, Mason, Jackson, Roane, Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton, Webster, and Pocahontas. Strong knowledge of grades 6-12 STEAM pedagogy, instructional technology, collaborative program development, professional learning, and partnership building is expected. Additional travel throughout West Virginia will occur as necessary to support special events, statewide programs, and other organizational needs. The incumbent must reside in or near the territory counties above.

About the Opportunity

The STEAM Specialist will support the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative/WVU STEAM Technical Assistance Center in expanding and strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education across West Virginia middle and high schools. The position focuses on developing, coordinating, and implementing high-quality STEAM programs, instructional resources, professional learning, and technology initiatives that support students, educators, and school administrators.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• The Specialist is responsible for the organization and implementation of transdisciplinary STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs and initiatives in WV schools as part of the WVDE STEAM Technical Assistance Center that directly relate to student, educator, and administrator development and preparation.

• Assist in the development and implementation of effective and high-quality instructional STEAM programming.

• Work in connection with the West Virginia Department of Education, West Virginia University, and the West Virginia Department of Commerce, as well as other agencies, to analyze the performance of current STEAM programs and develop appropriate professional development programming.

• Support the development and implementation of technology and computer science in WV schools.

• Support teachers in the integration of technology into classroom instruction and projects.

• Work cooperatively with the West Virginia Department of Education and WV schools to establish connections with business partners to work toward career awareness with a focus on STEAM.

• Organize, coordinate, and implement professional learning activities that involve collaboration with various public and private agencies.

• Assist in the development of Grades 6-12 STEAM online video lessons to be used as instructional resources.

• Work effectively with public school educators, higher education, county personnel, and other state/local agencies.

• Communicate, market, and evaluate STEAM initiatives with local school districts while handling all correspondence with teachers and schools related to STEAM initiatives as well as researching and resolving any state/local initiative-related issues where required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in education, science, mathematics, career technical education, or a related field of study.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following:

• Teaching experience in science, mathematics, career technical education or related field of study.

• Experience writing, developing, and integrating STEAM lessons aligned to WV standards and policies, via in-person demonstrations, online platforms and/or through virtual showcases.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current practices in instructional technologies, computer science instruction, and career and technical education practices is preferred.
• Experience developing, conducting, and monitoring the delivery of professional learning programs.
• Evidence of skills required to lead public initiatives involving collaboration with various public and private entities related to STEAM.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, organize, and perform multiple assignments with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to foster collaborative team relationships.
• Holds a valid driver license permitting the applicant to drive a state-owned vehicle. Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Requirements

• Holds a valid West Virginia teaching certification in science, mathematics, or career technical education; or holds a valid West Virginia secondary teaching certification with demonstrated experience in classroom technology integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 6-12 STEAM pedagogy and current 6-12 STEAM transdisciplinary practices.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and coordinating joint relationships with businesses and educational agencies to foster collaborative opportunities for training and/or to promote STEAM awareness and partnerships.