STEM Teacher at Catawba Elementary

This position is temporary with partial benefits and will end on 6/05/2026

JOB TITLE:

STEM TEACHER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

NC SALARY SCHEDULE + 8% LOCAL SUPPLEMENT

Purpose

To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Major Functions

* Management of Instructional Time
- The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

* Management of Student Behavior-The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities;

frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

* Instructional Presentation - The teacher begins each lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success;

asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts the lesson or instructional activity in-class work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; affirms a correct oral response appropriately and moves on; provides at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly;

makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.

* Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance - The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students' performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

* Instructional Feedback
- The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.

* Facilitating Instruction
- The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with school and system-wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and I or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plans that match /align with objectives, learning strategies, assessments and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty;

uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

* Interacting within the Educational Environment
- The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community. The teacher plans with co-workers to help enhance multiple curricular areas.

* Performing Non-Instructional Duties - The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

The teacher must possess a degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Experience in Science Curriculum is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Requirements
- Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise…