• Increases student access to high quality robotics programs, and other authentic STEM enrichment opportunities.
• Manages current and future programs that are operated by the district such as FLL Jr., FLL, VEX IQ, and VEX robotics programs.
  • Recruits new teams and maintains communication with existing teams
  • Ensures teams complete registration requirements
  • Distributes equipment to teams and collect equipment from teams that fail to meet program requirements
  • Manages program operations, including budget development and grant writing
• Manages working relationships with all established and future partners willing to support robotics and other authentic STEM enrichment programs.
• Manages and develops City Schools' summer STEM programs involving robotics and supported STEM enrichment programs, such as Engineers of the Future.
• Manages all district-owned competition equipment and robotics materials.
  • Maintains an active inventory
  • Arranges transportation of equipment to and from events
  • Purchases and/or repairs equipment
  • Be physically present to check all equipment out before events; to unload and unpack the equipment at the events; to pack and load all equipment at events; to check in all equipment after events; to check equipment out and in to teachers.
• Establishes and maintains a successful communication process with all robotics coaches/STEM enrichment program leads.
• Plans, manages, and/or supports major STEM competitions, including but not limited to the Baltimore City FLL Scrimmages, FLL Regional Qualifier, FLL Jr. Expo, Baltimore City Mentor Leagues, and Hopkins Robotics Cup.
• Maintains a personal presence with teams by visiting one or more teams per week.
• Develops and manages a system to collect data and evaluate supported programs.
• Plans, manages, and/or supports professional development to grow and develop new and existing robotics coaches/STEM enrichment program leads.
• Provides targeted technical assistance for coaches, teams, and principals to support program success.
• Supports Baltimore City teams at state and national championships.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Masters degree in Education or related field, such as engineering. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years teaching experience in K-12 education, preferably in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Advanced Professional Certificate required.
• Working knowledge of budget design and accounting procedures.
• Ability to work independently and, when necessary and appropriate, collaboratively with central and school staff and/or community partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze quantitative data to develop reports to monitor implementation status and measure success of key initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective teambuilding and networking with outside organizations in support of school-based programs.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite; programming experience preferred.
• Experience as FLL or VEX event partner preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting problems with technology independently.
• Experience planning and managing all logistics and details regarding large-scale events, such as robotics competitions.
• Experience with innovative problem solving, specifically expanding the opportunities that students have to experience robotics and other authentic STEM initiatives.
• Willing to work nights and weekends as required.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.