POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher provides for instruction
of students by developing, selecting, modifying instructional plans, materials
and presenting them using instructional techniques. These developmentally
appropriate STEM learning activities, experiences and assessments ensures meeting
the needs of all students. The teacher provides an atmosphere and environment
conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of
students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops
and implements plans to improve student performance, and maintains required
records and follows required procedures and practices. In addition, the STEM
Teacher scaffolds projects and curriculum to ensure that learning activities
and experiences meet the needs of all learners.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Develops STEM lessons across the
curricula to include appropriates STEM pedagogy that is aligned with Maryland’s
definition of STEM and STEM habits of practice;
Implements designated STEM curriculum
and instructional projects and experiences;
Establishes clear goals and objectives
related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares STEM lessons,
assignments, instructional materials;
Establishes learning objectives
consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge
of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and corrects
evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to students;
Evaluates student progress using
appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the
classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety
precautions to protect students, equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities
necessary for teaching STEM;
Creates a classroom environment that allows
for student-driven, project based learning and provides for student involvement
in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning
objectives;
Counsels pupils when academic and
adjustment problems arise;
Confers with parents and students
regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in
teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Collaborates with colleagues and
shares best practices in STEM education;
Maintains accurate and complete
records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction
goals, objectives and methods to build awareness and understanding of STEM;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections;
Plans and supervises purposeful
assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
and
Performs other duties as assigned
including assisting leadership with STEM related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability
to work with diverse populations;
Knowledge
of and Experience with STEM Education;
Knowledge
of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques,
current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of
specialization;
Excellent
knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
Ability
to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural
education;
Ability
to infuse technology into curriculum to include comfort with the use of
laptops, iPads and apps in general;
Ability
to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues,
community, and other school system staff; and
Excellent
oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's
degree required in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited
college or university. STEM endorsement
preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of
classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if
applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.