Engineering Instructor

POSITION TITLE: Engineering Instructor – Project Lead the Way/GATEWAY (6-8)

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QUALIFICATIONS: *Must hold proper licensure through the Arkansas Department of
Education, with classroom teaching experience

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REPORTS TO: *Building Principal

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: *200 days with benefits provided according to Siloam Springs
School Board policies

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *

• Work collaboratively with instructional teams (content and grade-level interdisciplinary teams) within a Professional Learning Community.
• Implement a variety of effective, research-based instructional strategies consistently to engage learners with the essential learning standards (Response to Instruction and Intervention).
• Design instructional plans with attention to individual student abilities and interests.
• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide progress reports as requested.
• Adjust instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all learners, re-teaching when needed and extending learning for others (Tier I & II).
• Create a classroom environment that reflects respectful interactions between students and teachers, as well as student to student, while using effective procedures to support all learners.
• Refer students for services as provided by the District (ESL, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, counseling, health services, etc.).
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures and resources.
• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and behavior expectations.

PLTW/GATEWAY Grades 6-8 FUNCTIONS:

• Must be core-trained for Automation and Robotics (AR) AND Design and Modeling (DM), or be willing to attend the required core training. Training Dates are set by PLTW and have multiple sessions to choose from and dates will be determined once a candidate is hired. Expenses will be funded through the school district.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Support and promote the district’s mission, vision, values and the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators and supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Maintain membership and participate in state and national technology and engineering organizations
• Remain current on evidence-based instructional practices in education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time