Independence Community College

Position Announcement

K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development. ICC strives to be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment. Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICC encourages and promotes a diversified workforce.

Position Summary The K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator will work to align teaching and learning goals to educational standards for STEM learning in accordance with the Kansas Department of Education. The position will be familiar with goals, outcomes, and learning objectives for the different grade levels and then design lessons that meet those objectives in a new way—with emphasis on applied learning—for educators using fabrication laboratory facilities.

This is a 12-month position. The ICC K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator reports to the Senior Director for Industry and Employer Engagement.

Qualifications Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience to designing and evaluating curriculum.

Experience and demonstrated skill in planning, programs, and policies, as well as in the development and evaluation of programs and policies.

Ability to keep up to date on current trends in STEM

Innovative and willing to take risks to accomplish the goals of the College

Ability to market programs

Ability to act as an effective oral and written communicator and as a consensus-builder working to maintain collaborative working relationships

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Align Kansas K-12 curriculum with Fab Lab ICC offerings for educator and student experiences.

Communicate with local school districts regarding gaps and opportunities to utilize Fab Lab ICC in their STEM education.

Market Fab Lab ICC offerings to local school districts.

Purchase and manage equipment and supplies for programming.

Serve on various campus committees as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the K-12 Senior Curriculum Coordinator position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

With or without assistance: ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations.

Ability to communicate both in person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities.

Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer mouse functions.

Application Procedures

Position is open until filled. Candidates whose education and experience match or exceed the job requirements may apply on-line at www.indycc.edu/hr. Candidates need to provide the following:

Cover Letter

Résumé

Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for consideration, but official copies will be required for employment) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Three references with contact information

A signed and completed Independence Community College application form

For a complete position announcement and job description, please go to www.indycc.edu/hr

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report:

ICC publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing the Clery Act crime statistics, security related policy statements and fire safety information. This information is made available to current and prospective students and employees. Click here to access the report: 2023 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. A paper copy can be provided upon request by reaching out to the Vice President for Student Affairs at Student Union, 1057 W. College Ave., Independence KS. 67301 or email David Adams dadams@indycc.edu .