Teacher STEM Resident - Grades 9-12 Job Bowling Green area,Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Date Posted: 2/12/2026
Location:

All Schools
Date Available:

07/27/2026

Job Code:
Tchr STEM Resident - 060163

Standard

Hours:

40

Department:
Grades 9-12 - 101130

Empl Class: NA

Salary

Minimum Salary: $60,146.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $/Annually
Scheduled Days: 190
Target Openings: 100

Qualifications

License and Certification:
Meets Georgia certification requirements for induction.
Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher related to their field of expertise.
Experience:

Three years of professional, non‑teaching work experience in a STEM field.
Skills:

In‑depth knowledge related to identified area of expertise; effective communication and collaboration skills; eagerness to work with students and other teachers; curiosity for learning about teaching as a professional. Through the Residency, residents will develop knowledge of GWPS AKS curriculum and instructional practices, and will be expected to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

The STEM Resident’s primary responsibility is to collaborate with their mentor teacher and contribute positively to their host classrooms and school. This includes designing, developing, and teaching AKS‑aligned lessons, and creating an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The resident must perform these duties in collaboration with the mentor teacher of record unless otherwise specified.

Program & Certification Commitment

Before the program:

Successfully complete the GCPS application and hiring progress, including a background check and fingerprinting.

During the program:

Complete the GACE Ethics for Teachers assessment.
Attend identified professional development sessions related to the STEM Residency.
Maintain a mutually agreed employment status with GCPS for three additional years after completion of the STEM Residency.
Successfully complete the GACE content exam for your selected content area.
Demonstrate acceptance into an educator preparation program (Teach Gwinnett, MAT, etc.).

Instructional Planning & Delivery (STEM Focus)

Demonstrate command of the STEM subject being taught.

Develop and prioritize short‑ and long‑term instructional objectives based on the district AKS curriculum.

Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.

Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.

Prepare written lesson plans and assess student learning appropriately.

Select instructional materials and resources that match the AKS, the learners’ needs, and reflect scientifically‑based research on effective instruction.

Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real‑world application of STEM content.

Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies, including providing collaborative learning opportunities and multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice.

Teach essential content‑related vocabulary and improve reading and writing proficiency/literacy across content areas.

Utilize technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess.

Utilize and teach inquiry‑based problem‑solving learning strategies with students in all content areas.

Assessment and Environment

Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.

Monitor students’ progress and adjust instructional plans based on formative assessment results.

Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.

Maintain assessment records and communicate results to the student.

Organize the learning environment to maximize student time on task, including arranging the classroom and ensuring smooth transitions.

Maintain behavior conducive to learning, defining and communicating behavior expectations, and managing inappropriate behavior effectively.

Professionalism & Collaboration

Participate in professional growth and learning activities, applying new knowledge and skills to instruction.

Maintain professional responsibilities, including punctuality, regular attendance, and submitting records and reports accurately and promptly.

Demonstrate a willingness to share ideas, methods, and materials, and cooperate with staff.

Encourage positive school and home communications and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
The employee must talk, hear, stand, and walk regularly.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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