26 - STREAM Teacher - Grant Funded

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pueblo School District 60 is seeking a STREAM Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a grant-funded position within the Innovation Zone, which comprises seven unique schools offering challenging and rewarding teaching opportunities. The district's mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees are expected to embrace core values of commitment to student success, collaboration, integrity, diversity, equity, dignity, respect, social and emotional well-being, a safe and supportive environment, and community heritage. The STREAM Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program that guides students to develop their academic potential. This role involves developing and delivering engaging interdisciplinary instruction that integrates Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through project-based and inquiry-driven approaches. The teacher will be part of an elective wheel providing students with STREAM-related Project Based experiences. The position requires a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics Endorsement or Elementary Education Endorsement or Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options: Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license, 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area - STREAM, or Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in elementary education.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Deep understanding of interdisciplinary teaching that connects science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Ability to design and deliver engaging hands-on learning experiences and STREAM units that support student creativity and innovation.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and differentiation strategies for K-5 learners.
Strong organizational and classroom management skills to support collaboration, inquiry, and safe exploration.
Technological proficiency, including familiarity with coding, robotics, digital design, and virtual learning tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with students, staff, and families.
Establish clear classroom routines and procedures that create a positive student-centered learning environment.
Utilize data from a variety of sources to collaboratively plan and adapt instruction.
Submit lesson plans for feedback and support.
Implement evidenced-based instructional practices that build student knowledge and skills across a variety of content areas.
Actively engage in the professional development activities to continuously improve practices.
Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic.
Communicate effectively and productively with a variety of stakeholders including students, families, and colleagues.
Collaborate as a member of a high performing team to drive individual and school improvement.
Utilize a standards-based grading protocol.
Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards
Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum
Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes
Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions
Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities
Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills
Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction
Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum
Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus
Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community
Ability to demonstrate the communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student
Ability to interpret test information and data
Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player"
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Ability to be flexible

Nice To Haves

Experience in integrated STREAM instruction, project-based learning, or makerspace facilitation.
Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards in core subjects and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Familiarity with design thinking, engineering practices, or creative arts integration.
3-5 years successful teaching as demonstrated by references, evaluations and student growth data
Experience implementing effective literacy instruction including foundational skills and comprehension strategies
Experience using Common Core State standards to plan instruction.
Experience with a blended learning model or a desire to learn
Experience with AVID implementation or a desire to learn
Experience in a Title I setting or low income setting
Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
Successful experience implementing strong classroom routines and procedures demonstrated by references and evaluations
Experience with STEM based educational philosophy and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Develop and deliver engaging interdisciplinary instruction that integrates STREAM content through innovative, project-based, and inquiry-driven approaches.
Be a part of the elective wheel providing students with STREAM related Project Based experiences.
Teach STREAM-focused lessons and units to students in grades 6-8, fostering inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Partner with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate STREAM into grade-level units and school-wide projects.
Facilitate PBL opportunities that align with district and grant priorities, including interdisciplinary challenges and real-world problem solving.
Use formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and guide instruction.
Participate in ongoing professional development aligned with STREAM education, PBL, and magnet school implementation.
Involve families and community partners in STREAM-related events, exhibitions, and learning opportunities.
Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities.
Utilize current and relevant subject matter.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.
Prepare daily lesson plans.
Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives.
Prepare classroom for classroom activities.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.
Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with administrators, staff, students, and parents.
Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.
Provide documentation of students' progress.
Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.
Assign and check homework and provide appropriate feedback to students.
Maintain appropriate records of student performance, progress, and development.
Build motivation and interest in learning.
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in subject area.
Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.