Job Description: Elementary STEM (Unified Arts)
Job Goal/Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and other relevant information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Including Training, Education, & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree; professional or personal experience in STEM related fields is a plus.
- Valid Criminal History Records Check
- Valid Maine State Teacher Certification in appropriate area
Essential Functions (Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities):
Planning and Preparation
- Develops and administers elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Management
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Delivery of Information
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school department.
Monitoring and Assessment
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Family and Community Outreach
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education, and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Works with community partners to maximize student learning about industry and real-world application of STEM content.
Professional Responsibilities
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Position Requirements:
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy machine, and telephone.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
Application:
Interested candidates should visit www.sacoschools.org for a full position description and the online application process.
All applicants must submit an application and cover letter. The cover letter should outline the ways in which the candidate’s skills and experience align with specific needs outlined in the job description.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Compensation:
Based on related job experience commensurate with Teacher’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Reports to:
Building Principal FSLA Status: Exempt