STEM Integration Specialist – Lower School Grades

Visitation seeks a part-time (.6 FTE) Lower School STEM Integration Specialist for the 2026-27 school
year. This individual collaborates with appropriate instructional and technical staff to support, manage,
and optimize the use of instructional science, technology engineering, and technological resources to
support quality teaching and learning. This skilled professional works independently and collaboratively
with colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lower School (LS) STEM Integration Specialist provides instructional technology guidance, expertise,
and support for grades Montessori Preschool (M) through 5th Grade, leveraging various education
science, engineering, technology hardware and software tools. They work collaboratively with
colleagues to design, develop, and deliver educational technology initiatives that align with the mission
of the school and the needs of the students. They conduct the following tasks:
● Teach weekly STEM specialist courses (STEM, digital citizenship, coding, typing) to students K-5.
● Co-teach and collaborate with teachers grades M-5 to infuse technology and STEM into the
current curriculum.
● Support and orient new students and faculty with technology, Learning Management System
(LMS) needs, report cards and other web-based systems used for M-5.
● Person of contact for M-5 teachers, substitute teachers, student and/or parent technology
questions and concerns.
● Support for Lower School students and faculty for emergency tech needs.
● Support in training and implementing students and faculty with Star testing.
● Research new STEM tools and websites for classroom and teacher use.
● Inventory, organize and maintain technology for LS classroom use.
● Be present for technology assistance during Lower School events, such as conferences and
Parent Nights.
● Meet with the Technology Steering Committee to help research, plan, and implement
technology decisions for the school.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● May be asked to participate in school-wide committees and task forces.
● Attend Lower School professional development and Division meetings.
● Supervise students as described in the Employee Handbook and/or supervisory duties as assigned by Division Director (this may include, but is not limited to lunch supervision, drop-off and pick-up supervision, recess supervision, up to, but not exceeding 3 hours/week).
● Manages miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as needed by the Lower School team and Director.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
● Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant degree
● 3+ years of teaching experience with educational technology
● Self-starter, ability to identify tasks and take initiative to address the needs of the school
● Displays professionalism, can-do willingness, and ownership approach to work.
● Good judgment with an aptitude to motivate people, set priorities, and handle multiple projects
with tight deadlines.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Supports the mission of Visitation School and models ‘Salesian Spirituality’ -- which reflects
gentle strength, dignity, patience and Christian humanism.

Preferred:
● Educational STEM or educational technology certificate or training.
● Experience in an independent school.

Competencies:
● Collaborative leadership style
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Attention to detail
● Organizational and self-management skills
● Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
● Willingness to work as part of a team
● Dependability and readiness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals. This posting is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities. Visitation School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Salary Range: $24,350-$60,300 Commensurate with experience and level of education, within our salary
range

Benefits Offered:

-Paid personal, sick time, and holidays
-Medical, Dental, Life and LTD, Vision, and more insurance benefits are available
-403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution upon eligibility
-Tuition Remission

About Visitation School
Visitation School is an independent Catholic school located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. We educate boys and girls from Montessori PreK through grade 5 and all girls in grades six to twelve. Rooted in the spiritual tradition of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, Visitation provides a faith-centered education that emphasizes academic excellence, leadership development, and the formation of the whole person.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Contact information for three professional references
Application materials should be submitted by May 15, 2026, for full consideration to recruitment@vischool.org.