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

Specific Consideration

Requires a commitment to the appropriate training paid for by the district to teach the course.

• 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 creative solutions to authentic, 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.
• Develop and administer specific performance‑based assessments to demonstrate students' STEM literacy necessary for the next level of STEM learning.
• Participate in a continuous program of STEM‑specific professional learning.
• Maintain a complete inventory of all items in the lab and report needs to the Curriculum & Accountability Department.
• Liaise with the Curriculum and Accountability Department for all Science, Math, STEM needs/information.
• Serve as point person for all STEM related clubs in the assigned building.
• Support other classroom teachers in implementing established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and various community resources to improve overall quality of student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero‑tolerance offenses) to maintain personal safety of students and adhere to state law and board policies.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Direct teacher assistants, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Demonstrate and model the integration of technology in all curriculum areas on a regular basis.
• Follow a plan for professional technology development and actively seek opportunities to grow professionally.
• Serve as Robotics Sponsor for the assigned school.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• 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.

• Data Utilization:
  Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data for recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Human Interaction:
  Ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
  Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, and tools used in essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculate decimals and percentages, apply principles of fractions, and interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Ability to apply principles of rational systems, laws, and procedures; interpret instructions and exercise independent judgment.
• Situational Reasoning:
  Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against measurable criteria and program goals.

• Physical Ability:
  Exert light physical effort, possible lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements:
  Ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals; communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors:
  Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as rude or irate customers.

FLSA:
Exempt