High School STEM​/Robotics Teacher

Job Description

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Title: High School STEM/Robotics Teacher

Department: Certified

Responsible To: Educational assistants (para-professionals)/volunteers/student teachers

• Valid teaching license in the state of Ohio.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education or related field.
• Strong understanding of STEM education principles, including mastery learning, project-based learning, and personalized learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Familiarity with Ohio education regulations and standards preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Contract, salary, and benefits per negotiated agreement.

Salary is dependent upon experience and education.

Ranges from 48,375 to 89,584

Harding High School’s STEM/Robotics Program has an educational focus revolving around key engineering principles, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of STEM and Robotics disciplines. It has fostered a unique partnership with The Ohio State University-Marion Campus.

Marion City Schools is seeking a teacher to co‑lead the STEM/Robotics Program at Harding High School. This position is instrumental in shaping the educational framework, recruiting students, informing parents, and facilitating the recruitment and onboarding of supplementals for staff for the expansion of the program. The teacher will work closely with the co‑teacher and school administration to uphold the school's commitment to providing a rigorous STEM and Robotics‑focused education.

• Collaborate with school administration to develop curriculum and programming while integrating STEM/Robotics principles and industry‑specific focus areas.
• Co‑lead recruitment efforts for incoming students, conducting informational sessions, and liaising with parents to provide comprehensive guidance on the benefits of a STEM/Robotics education.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local stakeholders.
• Participate in all aspects of curriculum development and instruction.
• Promote hands‑on, active, cooperative, and project‑based learning throughout the classes and community.
• Work to create a culture that values learning, community engagement, and respect.
• Create and use multiple sources of data to develop a plan for the improvement of student achievement.
• Create systems and planning tools to track what is being taught and how to measure student progress; define and track student goals.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures; maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school; provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information…