STEM Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of STEM Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for coordinating the development, delivery, implementation and monitoring of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum, initiatives, events and projects; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Assigned Administrator

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address STEM curriculum and standards.
• Administers tests and learning assessments (e.g. standardized testing and individual testing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring assessments are in accordance with District testing programs.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectation and student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g. curriculum testing covering writing, science, math, communication, etc.) for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques.
• Circulates throughout the classroom for the purpose of monitoring student progress/performance.
• Collaborates with other elementary instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (e.g. committee meetings, departmental meetings, etc.) for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, ensuring effective parental communication, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of student achievement.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student learning requirements.
• Develops elementary and lesson plans aligned with curriculum focusing on all content for the purpose of ensuring student learning.
• Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Manages student behavior (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, school transportation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring conformance with school standards and District policies, providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, bus transportation, small groups, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. demonstrating best practices.
• Oversees additional instructional programs (e.g. after school processes, summer school program, etc.) for the purpose of managing scheduled student learning programs.
• Participates in professional development and a variety of meetings (e.g. subject matter committee, department meetings, meetings with Governing Board, etc.) for the purpose of learning of current developments in the educational field.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis (e.g. all appropriate fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, etc.) for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning.
• Reports incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and direction.

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

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, including data information systems; organizing and coordinating instructional work; and preparing and maintaining accurate…