STEAM Elective Teacher - Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet (6560)

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math instruction to students through inquiry, problem-solving, student engagement, differentiation of instruction and utilization of performance assessments. Provide progress monitoring, and student data analysis to help the school improve instruction and student achievement across all groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum (some graduate work preferred).
Must have an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K-6
Experience in successful teaching inquiry-based science and using standards-based resources.
Experience in using performance-based measures to assess student learning.
Minimum of three (3) years teaching as an elementary teacher.
The ability to apply current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development when working with students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff.
Willingness to participate in on-going staff development, the ability to teach differences and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Commitment to staff development and to apply new techniques in the classroom.
The ability and willingness to construct hands-on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.

Nice To Haves

some graduate work preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
Collaborates on a regular basis with staff, principals, specialists, and parents to improve the science program.
Helps improve science instruction by engaging teachers in intensive professional development and promotes a school-based professional community.
Formatively assess student progress and modifies instructional techniques.
Monitors, provides technical assistance and evaluates the science program to ensure the highest level of quality.
Establish curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; employs a variety of instructional techniques to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Assists in developing, administering , and utilizing science assessments to track student achievement.
Assists with resource procurement and distribution from the Science Materials Center.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourages students to set and maintain standards or classroom behavior; develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
Maintains an inventory all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; works with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allows parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.
Promotes the community spirit of the School by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the School at all times; uses language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children or parents.
Meets and instruct assigned class in the location and at the times designated; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school sponsored staff development; strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.