7th Grade Middle School STEM Teacher 

Description:

Middle school STEM teachers are responsible for utilizing research-based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of students in grade seven. Middle school teachers must work collaboratively with their school based team and fellow science and math teachers and the K-8 Director of STEM throughout the year to continually improve the experience and performance of our students. Teachers should be well versed in Massachusetts Middle School STE Standards, the Engineering framework, as well as Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) practices and Universal Design to ensure access to content for all students. Teachers must exercise culturally responsive practices to promote equity and respect for all students. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, and/or Education
• Massachusetts Teaching Licensure
• SEI Endorsement

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Engineering, and/or Science
• 3 or more years of high school teaching experience
• Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
• Experience working in an urban public schools setting
• Foreign Language Proficiency

Duties:

• Plan and facilitate Engineering and STEM lessons for in person learning, remote instruction, and any hybrid model applicable to the school year model. 
• Use all available technology curricula provided by the district to create engaging engineering/STEM lessons that are linked with 21st Century skills and remote accessibility 
• Manage classroom behavior with Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies that motivate students and limit disruptions
• Administer assessments and utilize available data to make instructional decisions that target the academic and linguistics needs of students including MCAS and ACCESS, as well as district wide formative assessments
• Utilize inclusive practices and SEI strategies for students on IEPs and English Learners
• Incorporate language activities into STeM instruction including Speaking, Reading and Writing that align with State Standards for Language Proficiency
• Utilize available data to make instructional decisions that target the academic and linguistics needs of students
• Plan and facilitate engineering/STEM lab activities when aligned with State Standards with the appropriate safety protocols and necessary training
• Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations
• Assist in ordering and managing supplies necessary for engineering/STEM classrooms
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support
• Proctor assessments for students on exams including MCAS and ACCESS
• Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals, and K-8 Director of STEM