High School Science PLTW Teacher

Job Title:

High School Science & PLTW Teacher (Biology):
Architect of Biological and Systems Thinking

Location:

STEAM Academy High School (Grades 9-12)

Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar Certified Staff Exempt

Starting Date:
Aug 12, 2026

We are seeking an innovative, high-energy teacher to join our new chapter. In this dual-impact role, you will teach foundational biology courses while inspiring future medical professionals, research scientists, and innovators through the specialized PLTW Biomedical Science curriculum.

You will guide students through DNA analysis, clinical solutions, and public health simulations, turning the classroom into a dynamic lab of discovery and design.

The teacher will deliver high-quality, standards-aligned science instruction alongside Project Lead The Way courses such as Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, or Medical Interventions. Reporting to the Building Principal, you will facilitate a student-centered, laboratory-based classroom that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the scientific method.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in 9-12 Biology required.
• PLTW Credentialed: Completion of PLTW Core Training in the Biomedical Science pathway, or willingness to attend summer certification.
• The Innovative Instructor: Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience preferred, with a record of project-based and laboratory learning.
• Educationally Prepared: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Science Education, or related STEM field required.
• Data-Driven Educator: Proven ability to analyze student data to differentiate instruction, providing intervention and acceleration.
• Lab Savvy: Comfort with modern instructional and laboratory technology, including gel electrophoresis, data logging sensors, and digital learning platforms.
• Instructional Fusion: Design and execute engaging biology and PLTW lessons that challenge students to apply genetic, ecological, and physiological concepts to complex clinical problems.
• Project-Based Facilitation: Guide students through immersive laboratory investigations, cultivating analytical reasoning, scientific writing, and experimental design.
• Social-Emotional Mentorship: Use collaborative team structures to teach communication, resilience, and peer feedback.
• Inclusive Rigor: Differentiate learning paths to challenge all students from foundational to honors scholars.
• Assessment: Use formative and summative assessments to monitor growth, align instruction with state standards, and prepare for PLTW End-of-Course assessments.
• STEM Advocacy: Collaborate with math, CTE, and science departments to promote STEM initiatives, science fairs, and healthcare career pathways.

• Instructional Fusion: Design and execute engaging biology and PLTW lessons.
• Project-Based Facilitation: Guide immersive labs and scientific investigations.
• Social-Emotional Mentorship: Foster collaboration, communication, and resilience.
• Inclusive Rigor: Differentiate to support all learners.
• Assessment: Monitor student growth with formative and summative tools.
• STEM Advocacy: Promote integrated STEM initiatives.

• Classification: Certified Staff 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days).
• Work Year: Standard contract with summers, weekends, and school breaks off.
• Salary: Based on Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with education, experience, and certifications.
• Benefits: Full-time eligibility for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and PSRS Retirement.

• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans; access to Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.
• Time to Recharge: 10 sick days and 3 personal days annually.
• Future Security: Participation in PSRS retirement and district life insurance.
• Professional Investment: District support for mandatory PLTW summer training, ongoing PD, and STEM partnerships.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is committed to educational innovation, equipping 10,000 scholars with competitive STEM skills for the 21st‑century workforce.

Final date to receive applications:
June 15, 2026