STEAM Teacher; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

Position: STEAM Teacher (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)

STEAM Teacher (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)

Duties

SUMMARY
This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.

DUTIES

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated, including remote instruction.
• Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules and enforces policies and rules governing students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Provides guidance and leadership for paraprofessionals assigned in their classroom.
• Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates on a regular basis with students and parents regarding progress in class.
• Communicates positive achievements on a regular basis with all stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, parents, and families.
• Remains available to students and parents, for education and relationship building-related purposes, for events outside the instructional day including but not limited to: orientations, open houses, concerts, and promotion activities, where their participation is necessary for the success of the event. This will not exceed three (3) events per school year.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
• Communicate in a professional, acceptable, and courteous manner with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
• Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by administration.

Qualifications

• Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) for the particular position as required by the State.
• Must be familiar with the use of Google Suite and other online platforms.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with students, teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, parents and the general public.
• Ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, acceptable, and courteous manner with all stakeholders - fellow employees, students, parents, and community members.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.

Working hours will be 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. The schedule is subject to change with district demands in compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Ridgeview CUSD #19 is seeking an innovative, energetic, and student-centered STEAM Teacher to lead hands-on, interdisciplinary learning across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

In alignment with Ridgeview's mission to prepare students for an ever-changing society, the STEAM Teacher will facilitate design-thinking experiences that spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and build collaboration. This role involves delivering developmentally appropriate activities using project-based learning (PBL) methods to seamlessly integrate science, engineering concepts, technology, and artistic design into daily instruction.

The ideal candidate views teaching as a leadership role, embraces a collaborative mindset, and is committed to guiding every student toward continuous academic and personal growth.

Ridgeview Community Unit School District #19 is a rural school in Colfax, Il. Although we may be small, we are…