Deputy Director

Deputy Director

Agency : 025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Supervisory Organization : Oklahoma Military Department

Job Type : Regular

Full / Part-Time : Full time

Job Description : Benefits : This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Compensation : $59882.00

Basic Purpose : The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the Director in managing the policies, directives, regulations, and procedures to ensure that students are provided the proper learning environment that meets the approved curriculum and mission of STARBASE Oklahoma. Provides instructional leadership to ensure high standards of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) instruction and foster a positive and energetic school climate.

Essential Functions :

Serves as a member of the instructional team to develop, improve, and test new lesson plans in accordance with Department of Defense STARBASE instructions

Ensures that lesson plan objectives are being met in classroom instruction

Ensures a basic uniformity in classroom operation as well as instruction being provided in each classroom

Observes all classrooms and instructors regularly, providing feedback and technical assistance

Plans and implements professional development for instructors

Coordinates development of instructional materials for STEAM classrooms including print-ready student materials and instructor materials

Serves as an instructor in the STARBASE classroom as necessary

Assists with grant writing, requirements and reporting

Assists with after school Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programming and curriculum development

Note : This is a 12 month position; for more information about this program go to www.starbasedod.org

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Skilled in routine computer use such as email, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Strong organizational skills with high level of tolerance for multi-level processes. Ability to build strong, team-oriented relationships with all STARBASE instructors and staff, as well as positive collaborations with school district personnel.

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree required

Desired Skills / Experience : Five years related experience; knowledge and ability to serve as an instructional leader; experience with professional development and curriculum in an educational environment and experience with grant writing and reporting

Licenses / Certificates required : Oklahoma Teacher's certificate

Physical Requirements :

• Able to lift / carry a minimum of 10 pounds
• Sitting at a computer for long periods of time

Conditions of Employment :

Equal Opportunity Employment : The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.