STEM; Science​/Technology​/Engineering​/Math TEACHER

Position: STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) TEACHER
Certified - Grade Level - Middle School - 6-8

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Start Date

Open Date 05/06/2026

Closing Date

This position is responsible for providing instruction for all 6th grade students. This position is designed to provide interdisciplinary problem-based curriculum to include a focus on real world applications with respect to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Other Job Type (if applicable) 6th Grade STEM

Reports To School Principal, Curriculum & Accountability Dept

Start Date 07/20/2026

Additional Job Information
SPECIFIC CONSIDERATION:
This position requires a commitment to the appropriate training needed paid for by the district to teach the course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provide an interdisciplinary problem-based curriculum that includes a focus on real world application

Provide a classroom setting that encourages students to work independently and collaboratively in an inquiry-based environment that encourages students to find creative solutions to authentic and complex problems

Support student use of technology resources to conduct research, demonstrate creative and critical thinking, and communicate and work collaboratively

Collaborate with other STEM educators as an inter-disciplinary team to plan, implement, and improve integrated STEM learning experiences

Develops and administers specific performance based assessments for the purpose of demonstrating students? STEM literacy necessary for the next level of STEM learning

Participate in a continuous program of STEM-specific professional learning

Maintains a complete inventory of all items in the lab and reports needs to the Curriculum & Accountability Department

Liaison to the Curriculum and Accountability Department for all Science, Math, STEM needs/information

Will serve as the point person for all STEM related clubs in the assigned building

Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution

Directs teacher assistants, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students

Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans

Demonstrates and models on a regular basis the integration of technology in all curriculum areas

Follows a plan for professional technology development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally

The STEM teacher also serves at the Robotics Sponsor for the assigned school

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate

Must be highly qualified

Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the Tennessee Board of Education

Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:
Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the…