2026 - 2027 Stem Lab Teacher - Usher-Collier Elementary School

Stem Teacher

The Stem Teacher directs the day to day functions of the STEM program to ensure campus staff are meeting the education requirements of the program. This position is responsible for implementing the objectives of the program, including the management of staff, professional development and teaching practices. The Stem Teacher who serves in the capacity of a site-based instructional coach specializing in STEM programs.

The Stem Teacher continuously provides leadership and expertise at the local school in the development, implementation and coordination of STEM programs. Supports improvement of teacher instruction and depth of implementation of STEM instructional models through a focus on teacher training in the use of STEM teaching techniques, tools, strategies and assessments. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification:
  Minimum of SRT4-Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field (P-5); OR Passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility AND passed the GACE in Early Childhood Education
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree required with at least a 2.5 GPA
• Work Experience:
  
  3 years of successful teaching experience required. Teaching experience in an STEM program is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communication
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner
• Student management
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Essential Duties:

• Ensures overall fidelity of implementation of STEM programs via continuous monitoring, engagement with stakeholders, model lessons, professional learning communities, and classroom observations
• Uses observation and achievement data to identify professional development needs and to ensure that the school staff is trained in STEM planning, reflection, teaching and assessment methodologies through locally created in-service workshops; works with stakeholders to fund adequate ongoing STEM regional training for the staff
• Monitors student progress and works with teacher teams and specialists to design and implement appropriate academic interventions based on formative and summative assessments
• Engages with all school internal and external stakeholders to educate them on the elements of the STEM reform model on an ongoing basis
• Serves on the schools instructional leadership team, reports directly to the Principal on all STEM matters, and works to maintain a school-wide focus on STEM program elements
• Develops prioritized STEM budgets, requisitions, orders, and tracks the entire purchasing process from start to finish for the schools STEM training and material needs
• Provides input to school scheduling, including the master schedule, collaborative planning schedule, STEM professional development schedule, and stakeholder engagement plans
• Conducts and models STEM lessons with teachers in the classrooms, science lab, STEM lab, Makerspace lab, or any other designated area to engage students in project-based and/or problem-based learning
• Complete all STEM reports to be submitted to the appropriate person
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula
• Coordinates in-person conferences with parents and guardians to review student's performance, behavior and other issues
• Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another
• Assists with training volunteers in-person
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and…