Education Week - May 15, 2013 - 27

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Gender Gaps in STEMRelated CTE Programs
MANSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
CONNECTICUT
…serving 1,300 students from PreK through 8th grade

-School Year 2013-14PRINCIPAL VACANCY, SOUTHEAST
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Mansfield Public Schools seek an outstanding Principal
to provide strong leadership and sound management for
Southeast Elementary School, one of its three elementary
schools serving 243 children in grades PreK-4 with a certified
staff of 25 and a total staff of 48. Southeast Elementary
School is a culturally and economically diverse school
where every effort is made to provide equal opportunities to
all of their students.
The Town of Mansfield is located in the heart of eastern
Connecticut and is home to the University of Connecticut.
Mansfield is located forty minutes east of Hartford and
ninety minutes from Boston.
Salary Range: $106,745-$131,467 plus comprehensive
benefits package.
Qualified applicants must hold or be eligible for Connecticut
certification as an administrator (092).
Applications must be received by May 24, 2013. The
application period may be extended if the candidate pool
does not represent the exceptional expertise in leadership
that is required at Southeast Elementary School.
The expected starting date is July 1, 2013.
LITERACY COACH, PreK-4, SOUTHEAST
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Seeking CT Certification in Remedial Reading (102)
or Reading/Language Arts Consultant (097)
MATH & GEOMETRY, GRADE 8, MANSFIELD
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Seeking CT Certification in 7-12 Mathematics
For a complete posting, qualifications and to submit your
application visit
http://www.mansfieldct.org/MBOEJobs
In addition to completing an on-line application, please
e-mail or mail your personal statement, a letter of interest,
resume, transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and proof of
Connecticut certification to:
MBOEemployment@mansfieldct.org
or
Michele Beers, Personnel Assistant
Mansfield Public Schools
4 South Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT 06268
The Mansfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer

Positions Available
Math Teacher (Baltimore, MD) sought
by The SEED School of Maryland.
Develops Algebra 2 Curriculum for the
10th graders. Instructor of Algebra to 9th
g r a d e r s . Te a c h e s H i g h S c h o o l
Assessment (HSA) Prep-Data Analysis &
Statistics. Assist at risk students every
day after school to enhance their math
skills & knowledge. Delivers an effective
& efficient lesson in daily basis & to make
sure that students are challenged & better
prepared for college. Requires Bachelor's
Degree in Secondary Education, Major in

Mathematics; 2 years experience & MSDE
Active Advance Professional teaching
certificate (Grades 6-12). Send application
& résumé to Alexandre Koutta, HR Mgr,
200 Font Hill Ave., Baltimore, MD 21223;
akoutta@seedschoolmd.org
Teacher/Special Education at Stockton,
CA: Teach Biology & Earth Science to
high school students with various learning
disabilities. Fax résumé to 209 933 7071.
Attn: Ms. Cervantes. Stockton Unified
School District.

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The Hempstead Union Free School
District
Nassau County, New York

The Hempstead Union Free School District in Nassau County,
New York is seeking visionary secondary administrators for
Hempstead High School effective July 1, 2013. The high
school supports a diverse population of 1,300.

EXECUTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
• New York State certification as School Building Leader
(SBL) or School Administrator Supervisor (SAS)
• Expertise in supervision, instruction, assessment including
NYS mandates for APPR, Common Core and PARCC
• Evidence of successful experience improving student
achievement
• Ability to reach logical conclusions, make high quality
decisions and set priorities
• Provide leadership in the development of the school’s
master schedule
• Commitment to high visibility and involvement with
school activities.

ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
• New York State Certification as School Building Leader
(SBL) or School Administrator Supervisor (SAS)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an
administrator
• Experience in the selection, supervision and evaluation of
staff
• Knowledge of New York State mandates, teacher
evaluation, Common Core, SLO’S, etc.
• Assist with the development of the master schedule for
teachers and room assignments.

DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS AND READING
• Must possess a valid New York State Certification
as School District Leader (SDL) or School District
Administrator (SDA); Permanent Certification in Reading
and/or Literacy
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
• Extensive knowledge of the NYSED and Common Core
Learning Standards in English Language Arts and Reading
in the content areas.
• Knowledge and experience in staff training.

DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
• Must possess a valid New York State Certification as School
District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator
(SDA), Permanent Certification in General Science,
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Earth Science.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience
• Knowledgeable of resource needs for STEM initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of New York State mandates and
Common Core Learning Standards
• Strong content knowledge in Science K-12
• Knowledge and experience in staff training

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES
• Must possess a valid New York State Certification as School
District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator
(SDA), Permanent Certification in Social Studies
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience
• Knowledge of resource needs for STEM initiatives
• Extensive knowledge of New York State mandates and
Common Core Learning Standards
• Strong content knowledge in Social Studies K-12
• Knowledge and experience in staff training
Terms of Employment:
Salary will be commensurate according to experience.
Interested candidates should send a confidential letter of
interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and professional
certificates by Wednesday, June 5, 2013 to:
Dr. Rodney Gilmore
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
Hempstead Public Schools
185 Peninsula Blvd.
Hempstead, NY 11550
Email: rgilmore@hempsteadschools.org

When I was a little girl my mom and dad always
told me I could be anything I wanted to be if
I worked hard to get there; a scientist, writer,
doctor, mathematician, professor, etc. I luckily
grew-up in a home where my gender never
predicted my future. And as an engineer, my
mom made sure I knew that math (and/or science) wasn't "just for boys." She would often
talk about her high school algebra and calculus
teacher, Sherman Blagg, who in the small Appalachian town of Ironton, Ohio, in the late 60's
taught math to everyone in the room, holding
high expectations for not just the boys, but for
the girls too.
Ironically, the day after she told me about the
memorial scholarship set up in his name, a Diversity Executive article entitled, "Women Still
Underrepresented in Technical Education
Programs" came across my desk. The article
discusses research released in mid-March that
specifically looks at women and girls enrolled in
STEM-specific Career Technical Education (CTE)
programs. The report was based on course completion and enrollment in secondary and postsecondary CTE programs data submitted to the
U.S. Department of Education by states.
The findings show that:
• Less than 25 percent of STEM CTE students
are female.
• The women in secondary programs comprise
only about 26 percent of the classes in information technology; approximately 21 percent
of students in STEM; 18 percent of manufacturing; 15 percent in architecture and construction; and 8 percent of students in transportation, distribution, and logistics.
• In secondary programs, women make up more
than 70 percent of their class in government
and public administration; education and training; health sciences; and human services.
• Women tend to be concentrated in career
preparation programs that result in "low
paying" jobs. For example, the median hourly
salary for the predominately female occupations are: childcare workers ($9.34); hairdressers, stylists, and cosmetologists ($10.85); and
medical assistants ($13.99), while men are typically in the more highly paid roles of automotive body and related repairs ($18.36); plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters ($22.96); and
electricians ($23.71).
In response to the findings, Barbara Gault, Vice
President and Executive Director of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, noted that,
"It is important that training for higher-paying
occupations includes women and girls, and that
girls are introduced to nontraditional careers at
a young age."
What are your reactions to this information? Are
you surprised by the findings? Is your organization working to increase the number of females
involved in STEM fields?...
To read the complete blog post, visit http://blogs.
edweek.org/topschooljobs/careers
The opinions expressed are strictly those of the author and do not reflect the opinions or endorsement of Editorial Projects in Education.

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