Innovation Specialist

2 months ago

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States gpac Full time

Gpac has partnered with a wonderful independent K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale They are seeking an Innovation Specialist for the upcoming school year

The candidate needs to be an experienced STEM educator

Candidates will need to be comfortable developing and teaching project-based learning activities that integrate learning technologies, engineering, and a connection to real-world problems and the core curriculum in the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School iLabs.

Purpose:
The Innovation Specialist will maintain, coordinate and facilitate an iLab. The ideal candidate has exemplary teaching skills, a passion for helping students to make ideas tangible, and enthusiasm for out-of-the-box ideas.

Job Qualifications of the Innovation Specialist:

Education: B.A. in a related field; advanced degree preferred

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience teaching in a classroom, preferably in an independent school

Experience working with students on projects (hands-on learning)

Essential Job Functions of the Innovation Specialist:


■ Supports the School's mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to
School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee
Handbook
■ Develops and delivers project-based learning activities that focus on the integration of learning
technologies, engineering, and a connection to real-world problems and the core curriculum in the
Lower, Middle, and Upper School iLabs
■ Collaborates with faculty members in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School to create and deliver
project-based learning activities
■ Develops learning experiences for students using programs that include: Google Apps, Creative Suite
Adobe, Tinkercad, Google Sites, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Adobe Illustrator
■ Maintains and instructs usage of equipment in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School iLab, such as 3D
printers, Laser engraving machinery, etc.
■ Assists with the Middle School and Upper School Technology Student Association classes and
academic clubs
■ Provides training opportunities for teachers on how to use the resources in the iLab
■ Provides instruction and support to Middle School and Upper School students during the Open Lab
lunch periods
■ Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging technologies, and new educational technologies
and tools that may be incorporated into the iLab
■ Runs safety training for all who are in the iLab; monitor that safety is practiced at all times
■ Helps students acquire skills with tools, tool safety, and other aspects of hands-on fabrication
■ Works with students and faculty members to help them achieve their project visions
■ Tracks use of consumable materials, reorder as needed
■ Helps build enthusiasm among students in project-based learning activities
■ Provide opportunities for students to implement, test, and deploy solutions while taking into
consideration real-world constraints
■ Creates opportunities for students to think critically, explore, investigate, and engage as problem
solvers
■ Encourages students to pursue their passions through hands-on exploration
■ Cooperates with other instructional leaders to integrate the use of iLab
■ Incorporate 2D and 3D computer-assisted design and drafting, Raspberry Pi technology, Arduino
code, Python, C++, and Java programming into the Middle School and Upper School iLab projects
and competitive events
■ Helps build enthusiasm among students in the area of coding, emerging technologies such as
artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality
■ Presents sessions at the School's annual Innovation Institute and Teachers Teaching Teachers
■ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

If you are qualified for the Innovation Specialist position and excited for this new opportunity, apply TODAY

Send your resume to for consideration.

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