Elementary STEM Teacher

Rockbridge County School District•Lexington, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary functions of the Elementary Enrichment/ STEM Teacher will be to coordinate and implement a STEM curriculum in collaboration with classroom teachers with the goal of enriching the learning experience of K-5 students while improving achievement and understanding in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Requirements

The person will hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and will hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.
Candidate must possess the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, other teachers, and parents.
Candidate should be skilled in the teaching of Science, Technology, and Mathematics education and have significant experience with STEM related curricula.
Candidate should have demonstrated knowledge and application of effective elementary education principles, practices, and trends.
Candidate must possess good moral character.
Candidate must have a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, preferably in elementary math, science, or technology education.
Possesses strong class management skill, procedures and strategies for working with students.
Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A Virginia Department Of Education endorsement in Elementary Education PreK-6 is preferred.
Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Researches best practices for STEM education in order to develop and implement integrated STEM lessons for students across the curriculum to include appropriate STEM pedagogy that is aligned with the Standards of Learning.
Works directly with students to enrich and extend student learning beyond what is typically taught in the general education classroom.
Evaluates student work, both formative and summative assessments, benchmarks and other assessments to guide instructional planning and promote student achievement and understanding.
Utilizes best instructional practices, methods, materials and technology that have proved to increase student achievement in STEM, with emphasis on Science inquiry-based methodologies.
Provides ongoing student instruction and lab experience based on content standards.
Works collaboratively and communicate effectively with other teachers to strengthen students’ experience of the STEM curriculum.
Possesses interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills to effectively facilitate K-5 STEM best practices and planning with K-5 teaching staff.
Works both independently and collaboratively with K-5 teachers.
Attends STEM specific professional development activities as determined by the Assistant Superintendent.
Takes responsibility for professional development by participating in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attends all required meetings.
Cultivates and models a respectful, safe and rigorous STEM classroom environment.
Possesses strong class management skill, procedures and strategies for working with students.
Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
Upholds and enforces Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations.
Displays ethical behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Serves as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire, personal grooming, and an effective work ethic.
Performs other duties as assigned by the School Principal