Primary Purpose:

The STEM Classroom Teacher provides students with engaging and rigorous learning experiences in core academic subject areas, placing a strong emphasis on STEM education to help them reach their full intellectual, emotional, physical, and social potential. The teacher fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation through STEM-focused activities that build essential competencies, empowering students to thrive and contribute meaningfully in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

• Valid Texas teaching certification with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned [Physical Education Teachers: Current AED certificate]

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of STEM fluency skills, Project Based Learning (PBL) and Engineering Design Process (EDP)

• Innovative in lesson design and delivery

• Contributes to a culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration

• Ability to build partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world experiences

• Ability to tell the AISD stories of inspiration, success, and opportunities

• Fosters a classroom environment with high structure and positive relationships

• Demonstrate a belief that all students can achieve high levels of rigor

• Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic educational environment

Experience

• One year student teaching or approved internship

• STEM education experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Creates hands-on, inquiry based experiences that promote problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration

• Integrates technology to enhance real-world applications to the learner’s experience. 

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and incorporate innovative lesson designs including STEM and Project Based Learning

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials, and technology

• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed

• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals and objectives

• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion

Student Growth and Development

• Assess and document student mastery of curriculum objectives and student progress

• Analyze formal and informal assessment data, and adjust teaching strategies to meet individual student needs

• Actively seek out professional development

• Motivate students to explore and engage in utilizing STEM instructional strategies

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities.

• Be a positive role model for students. Support the mission of the school and the district. 

Classroom Management and Organization

• Develop a classroom community that promotes student collaboration and ownership of academic performance and behavior

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, emotional, and leadership development of students

• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Compile and maintain required records.

Communication

• Actively collaborate with colleagues.

• Share best practices. 

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

• Adjust instruction to meet the evolving demands of STEM education. 

• Contribute to a culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration. 

• Willing to try different approaches.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools and Equipment: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, Promethean panel, standard instructional equipment, copier, printer, phone, AED (P.E. teachers)

• Software: Student Information System, Google applications

• Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, frequent walking, regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), may lift and move text books and classroom equipment, occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior (if trained), frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work prolonged or irregular hours, work with frequent interruptions

• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), regular exposure to noise, occasional districtwide and statewide travel, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher, Librarians, & Nurses (RN) Salary Plan

Stipend: STEM implementation year stipend ($10,000)

Master's Degree: Additional $1,000 annual stipend
 

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job.  I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.