Job Information
Lakeland School Corporation STEM Paraprofessional in Lagrange, Indiana
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics) paraprofessional is to promote interest and engagement in STEM.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Goals and Objectives
The primary objective of the stand-alone STEM class is to promote interest and engagement in STEM subjects among elementary school students. This will be achieved through hands-on learning experiences, collaboration, and critical thinking exercises. The program will aim to:
- Introduce students to STEM careers and the skills required for these careers.
- Encourage students to think critically, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
- Foster an interest in STEM subjects that will continue throughout their education.
- Improve student performance in STEM subjects and related fields.
- Create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Program Activities:
The STEM class will include a variety of activities designed to promote interest and engagement in STEM subjects. These may include:
- Robotics and coding projects.
- Computer skills.
- Science experiments and investigations.
- Math games and challenges.
- Engineering challenges and design projects.
- Field trips to local STEM-related businesses and institutions.
- Guest speakers from STEM fields.
- Collaboration and team-building exercises.