STEM Teacher - Elementary

Role and Purpose

• This position is responsible for implementing the STEM elementary curriculum.
• This position is also responsible for collaborating with teachers in promoting interdisciplinary STEM activities into the core curriculum.

• Current valid Texas Teacher Elementary Certification
• Masters in Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM OR a STEM Certification (from the National Institution for STEM Education), required.

• Experience in delivering professional development to teachers.
• Evidence of at least three (3) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience in Science and/or Math, preferred.

• Proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.
• Evidence of productive experience with problem-based learning.
• Proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, engineering and technology integration at a high level.
• Deliver STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Any other duties as assigned by the principal and the administration.

• Model core organizational beliefs and values.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teachers regarding student learning.
• Co-teach and co-plan with core teachers to effectively deliver the STEM lab curriculum to students.
• Meets district expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal and statutory responsibilities.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices of Texas Educators.

• Structure the STEM Lab and allocate resources to support learning for all students.
• Develop a STEM Lab program that engages students in high levels of learning.

• Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position.
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Works directly with school administrators and staff in development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM initiatives and curriculum.
• Coaches teachers on STEM initiatives and instructional best practices in the STEM areas.
• Serves as liaison to prospective or selected STEM vendors, to determine the best resources, options and innovations that will optimize the learning experience for students and staff.
• Initiates new programs such as a robotics after school club that supports the STEM vision.
• Develop a schedule that maximizes instructional time for STEM integration for all students in all school settings.

• Interact with students professionally, calmly, intentionally using language for teaching and de-escalation.
• Establishes a culture of learning where students value and are committed to the work and feel comfortable taking risks.
• Establishes, communicates, and maintains clear expectations for student behavior.
• Leads a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners.

• Shares STEM events and activities through social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

• Has growth mindset and desire to continue learning about the teaching and learning process and research based instructional strategies that yield student learning.
• Attends professional development and training related to STEM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.