What are the responsibilities and job description for the FY 2027: Robotics Advisor - Stipend Position - Grant Funded position at Minuteman High School?
Minuteman High School is seeking a qualified Robotics Advisor for the 20262027 school year. This is a grant funded stipend position, contingent on the availability and funding of Perkins, with responsibilities and compensation detailed below.Major Responsibilities:
- Recruit members from various STEM programs at Minuteman to participate in FIRST Robotics.
- Present the value of Minutemans STEM programs (including FIRST Robotics) at District outreach events.
- Become a member and participate with FIRST Robotics Competition.
- Network with other FIRST Robotics teams.
- Meet with Minutemans business partners in the STEM field and recruit mentors for the students participating in the club.
- Provide appropriate safety training and supervision to any students working in a Lab environment and at competitions.
- Oversee the students build space and supply areas to keep them neat and orderly.
- Participate in and schedule all aspects of field trips to New England district First Robotics Competitions and attend local, state or national/world competitions outside of the regular school day.
- Create and execute fundraising for program use.
- Manage any fundraising opportunities, grants or budgets and set up appropriate accounts in accordance with the business office and following any state protocol.
- Complete an approved Program of Work.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Prior experience with establishing STEM and robotics teams to compete at the high school level.
- Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, parents, and staff.
- This position includes but is not limited to: interacting with the public, walking around the school, standing for periods, occasionally lifting and carrying items, reading documents, using a computer, listening and speaking, using office equipment, maintaining energy throughout the day, and handling stress effectively.
- Grant-funded stipend position, contingent on the availability of Perkins funding.
- This is a grant-funded stipend position for the 2026-2027 school year. It is contingent on the availability of Perkins funding.
- The person who fills this position will be the contact for any relevant and important information prior to the start of the school year.
- Director of Career and Technical Education.
- The total stipend for this position is $11,392 for the entire assignment, contingent on the availability of Perkins funding.