NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Oasis Charter Schools- Director of STEM Education- #8945
NEOGOV is seeking a Director of STEM Education to provide leadership and oversee the development of K-12 STEM programs at Oasis Charter Schools. This role involves strategic direction, curriculum development, and collaboration with educators to enhance student engagement and achievement in STEM disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction and leadership for the STEM programs across all Cape Coral Charter School Authority K-12 schools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and student outcomes
Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the K-12 STEM curriculum, ensuring vertical alignment and coherence across all grade levels and schools
Guides curriculum development in all STEM related areas, ensuring students build skills that support future academic success and real-world application
Manages program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational priorities. Secures funding for equipment, tools, and resources to sustain and grow the STEM program
Identifies and applies for relevant grant opportunities to support program initiatives; tracks and reports on the use and effectiveness of awarded funds
Collaborates with school administrators, instructional staff, and STEM teachers to implement and monitor program effectiveness; ensures educators have access to appropriate training, professional development, and instructional resources
Designs, supports, and evaluates instructional programs, materials, and industry-related workforce development projects that reflect current STEM and technology trends
Supervises the activities of all K-12 content specified programs and workforce development projects, ensuring alignment with educational standards and industry needs
Establishes and maintains community and industry partnerships to support student research, internships, and project-based learning opportunities. Engages subject-matter experts to provide real-world insight and support curriculum development
Promotes community engagement by maintaining effective communication with staff, students, families, and community members
Participates in and leads committees related to K-12 specified content area and/or industry-related workforce development projects; performs ongoing site visits to monitor program implementation and effectiveness
Integrates project-based learning, design thinking, inquiry-based learning, and various technologies into the STEM curriculum to enhance student engagement and achievement
Collaborates with leadership to update and implement technology integration goals. Serves as a resource for instructional technology and provides guidance on emerging tools, including artificial intelligence in education
Recommends evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve STEM performance for all students in grades K-12
Analyzes and interprets academic data and assessment results to inform instructional planning strategies and support academic improvement
Ensures compliance with charter, state, and federal reporting requirements related to program responsibility
Develops and delivers professional development activities staff in STEM instruction, workforce development, and related content areas, ensuring alignment with program goals and fidelity of implementation
Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by modeling a commitment to learning, innovation, and educational excellence
Contributes to employee retention by supporting a positive, professional work environment and promoting collaboration and morale across departments
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, education, or a related field
Five (5) years of STEM teaching experience (science/mathematics preferred); With at least three (3) years of experience with progressively responsible supervisory and/or administrative duties
Significant demonstrated success working with peers and school professional development
Strong leadership skills, including coordination and/or management of remote teams and project development
Clear and concise oral, written, and public communication skills; leadership and strategic thinking skills; analytical, organizational, and management skills
Knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of project management, planning, training, budgeting, and supervision
Knowledge of and experience in grant writing and grant management
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to work effectively under the stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements
Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and highly visible situations
Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision making to implement effective programs
Preferred
Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Mathematics, Science, Administration or Education Leadership preferred
Bilingual skills are encouraged
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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