Teacher- STEM

Job Title: STEM/Technology Teacher

Supervisor: Principal

Job Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Supervisory Responsibility: Students Date: September 2021

POSITION SUMMARY:
The STEM/Technology teaching position is responsible for providing an innovative and creative,
commitment to STEM education, and an overall passion for project, problem-based learning
with real world application that will provide a solid framework for further academic and social
success at the next level in STEM related fields. The teacher will draw on content standards of
relevant curriculum frameworks to plan units of study and learning activities that are engaging,
student centered and focused on the achievement of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Teaches goodness, discipline, and knowledge through gospel values. 

Develops student understanding and appreciation of STEM. 

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help
students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and social
growth. 

Creates a class environment that is favorable to all student learning, establishes
effective rapport with students, and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and
knowledge to provide a good foundation for learning. 

Collaborates with colleagues for resources and feedback on instruction, assessment,
academic achievement and student performance. 

Promotes achievement for all students. 

Utilizes formal and informal assessment tools and knowledge of human development to
employ appropriate learning activities. 

Plans lessons with clear objectives and relevant measured outcomes. 

Incorporates appropriate technology and media. 

Makes learning objectives clear to students and parents. 

Challenges students to think critically and build on prior knowledge and experience. 

Regularly communicate with parents outside of report cards and scheduled conferences. 

Manages classroom routines and procedures. 

Attends all faculty meetings, workshops, faculty/staff retreats, school masses,
assemblies, and celebrations. 

Actively participates in PLC groups with colleagues. 

Maintains teacher web pages, weekly updates of assignments and grades on the web
portal, production of interim, quarterly and semester grades. 

Understands and carries out moral and legal responsibilities as a teacher. 

Includes the Catholic Lens and the Aquinas mission in all instruction.

Other Responsibilities: 

Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience, identifies areas for further
professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to
grade level, department, and school philosophy, and is receptive to suggestions for
growth. 

Participates in revision/writing of curricula, writing and correction of assessments,
selection of textbooks and materials for courses and departments, consistency of
grading procedures, professional development. 

May participate in various school related committees. 

May be required to work additional days outside of the school year calendar. 

Other duties assigned by the department chair, assistant principal, or principal.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience: 

A four-year degree in one of the following areas: Math, Science, Physics, Industrial
Technologies, or a four-year degree in a field of Engineering. 

Master’s Degree preferred. 

7-12 NYS Technology Education Teaching Certification or Project Lead the Way
preferred 

Five years prior teaching experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: 

Understands the role of STEM education as part of a well-rounded and comprehensive
college preparatory curriculum. 

Must be able to effectively teach all levels of STEM (Principles of Engineering, DDP,
Electronics and Electricity, Robotics, Computer Graphics 

Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEM experiences
into
multi-disciplinary curricula from grades 6 through 12. 

Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the connection between technology, computer
science, and other fields of study. 

Understand and be able to design, develop, assess, and manage STEM learning
experiences.

• Collaborative skills are required to work with colleagues in developing curriculum,

assessments, and lesson plans.

• Creativity and presentation skills to motivate and hold the interest of students.

• Must be able to develop rapport with students and manage their behavior.

• Understanding of Microsoft Teams classroom applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phone, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The teacher spends the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing
the teacher will frequently hold light objects. He or she must walk through the classroom
and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc. Dealing with the students
may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending.

Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The ability to work outside the
school schedule periodically in collaboration with colleagues is necessary.