Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Hiring for Computer Science and Curriculum Design Specialist at Aurora, IL Full Time

This individual is responsible for
developing and implementing STEM education initiatives for students and teachers. The Curriculum and Professional Development team is
responsible for developing and implementing STEM education initiatives for students and educators throughout Illinois and beyond, including
providing support for IMSA staff including faculty. Educator Innovation activities work to enrich science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning throughout the state of Illinois and beyond by providing research-based, practice-proven programs.
This individual will help Educator Innovation achieve its goals, meet project and program objectives and apply best practice.

This
position will support IMSA’s Diversity Stance by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support
while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives
collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual
is responsible for but not limited to:

• Following the trends of computer science theory that have the potential to impact
  teaching and learning such as: working with mathematical models, data analysis and security, algorithms, and computational theory
  etc…
• Research, develop and write integrative and innovative STEM curriculum
• Design and facilitate relevant
  professional development for all educators (pre-service, in-service, informal educators & IMSA staff including faculty)
• Collaborating with the Education Outreach team, the Center for Innovation and Inquiry, and IMSA staff, including faculty, on the
  integration of STEM content with the most appropriate technologies
• Creating and conducting professional development programs for
  educators across the state and beyond
• Publishing and presenting original work at regional and national education conference
• Collaborating with IMSA faculty and leadership to promote IMSA’s core competencies in all curricular work
• Creating and sustaining internal and external partnerships to promote STEM education and advance IMSA’s mission
• Facilitate all aspects of program implementation which may include teaching, logistics, troubleshooting, or real-time mentoring, as
  needed
• Ability to work evening or weekend hours as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

The required skills and experience for this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• A Master’s Degree in education or a STEM related-field
• Minimum of three years of K-12 formal or informal teaching
  experience
• Demonstrated experience developing hands-on and minds-on STEM activities
• Passion for advancing STEM teacher
  practice
• Working knowledge of NGSS, Common Core State Standards, scientific inquiry, and problem-based learning
• Excellent
  communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of individual and diverse
  populations
• Flexibility, self-direction, creativity, attention to detail and time management
• Ability to meet
  deadlines
• A valid Illinois driver’s license and an excellent driving record and the ability to travel as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with under-represented populations
• Knowledge of best
  practice in harnessing technology to improve education
• Experience networking in STEM organizations/ecosystems for the purpose of
  developing strategic partnerships
• Comfort with online learning platforms and use of technology
• Ability to assist in grant
  writing, research, marketing and recruiting
• Bi-lingual, Spanish

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is
spent working on a computer. While this is generally sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking,
bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, the job also requires the ability to move and
transport program materials.

COMPENSATION:

This position is a full-time, exempt, 12-month, employment-at-will
position. Salary will be no less than $70,232.55 and commensurate with training and experience. As part of the State University Retirement
System, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement
benefits. The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the
Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).