Media Specialist-STEM Teacher

Media Specialist-STEM Teacher
Grades 3-6 Specialist Teacher 
 

NATURE OF WORK

• Designs and implements hands-on STEM (science, engineering and math) lessons to third through sixth grade students.
• Designs and implements hands-on and authentic learning experiences utilizing best practices with technology including coding, educational tech, and appropriate use of technology for collaboration and communication.
• Collaborates with grade level teachers to plan, integrate, and enhance grade-level standards in the homeroom classroom and in the science lab.
• Provides standards-based, structured project based learning that interconnects STEM subjects.
• Provides personalized learning support for individuals and small groups in core content areas 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year degree from a college or university
• Valid MN 1-6 multi-subject elementary teaching credential

 
IDEAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years teaching experience
• Education coursework, professional experience, or interest STEM standards and project based learning.
• Media Specialist license

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLASSROOM
Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

• Maintains meaningful positive rapport with students and parents
• Manages a physical space that includes effective classroom management
• Encourages student behavior that promotes character development

Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

• Develops rigorous lesson plans that are driven by student assessment
• Designs assessments that allow students to respond in a variety of ways to curriculum that’s taught
• Implements interdisciplinary units
• Ensures that students display knowledge of grade-level content standards
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration

 Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

• Consistently implements agreed-upon programs
• Implements IEPs and 504 plans
• Develops, implements, and assesses student learning with regards to their learning targets
• Designs and implements activities that encourage higher-level thinking
• Differentiates lessons to meet students’ needs

Communication

• Maintains regular communication with staff members & parents 
  • Respond to communication within 1 work day
  • Collaborate with faculty on lesson plans and objectives
  • Keep individual contact with parents
  • Generate newsletters and update website regularly
  • Communicates with students in an effective and appropriate manner
  • Builds positive relationships with parents
  • Handles confidential information in a responsible and professional manner

CO-CURRICULARS/INTERSESSIONS
Offers programs that extend beyond the general curriculum

• Develops courses which align with standards in the area of focus 
• Collaborates as a staff to offer a balanced variety of courses across subject courses and grade levels
• Provides meaningful learning
• Shares an area of teacher passion and/or supports others who do so 
• Exposes students to a wide variety of skills and knowledge in topics ranging from initial exposure to a deeper understanding.

 Designs elective instruction to include important aspects of professional practice

• Communicates initially and as needed with parents and homeroom teachers
• Plans long term and daily
• Integrates content across two or more subjects whenever possible
• Manages classroom
• Understands multi-age group and adapts approach
• Formatively assesses and reflects to inform future lessons
• As an option, shares learning in a variety of ways 

 Continuous Inquiry and Improvement

• Uses formative assessment to analyze progress toward student goals
• Seeks feedback about one’s teaching practice and use as formative assessment when designing instruction
• Takes risks and seize leadership opportunities
• Seeks information about recent research and current best practices
• Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice
• Pursues professional development that supports improved classroom practice and/or contributions to the field
• Incorporates newly acquired knowledge and skills into work
• Collaborates with colleagues to increase student learning
• Sets challenging goals that support improved student learning and reflect on progress towards your goals
• Strives to improve the school as a whole
• Uses pre-assessments to plan differentiated instruction
• Self-assesses one’s teaching practice

 School Leadership

• Researches and attends trainings that further ones’ professional career and student success
• Shares professional expertise and passion with the staff
• Collaborates and be an open resource to others 
• Participates and support in communal responsibilities
• Seeks out leadership opportunities and ways to get involved
• Initiates new programs that support the vision

For additional questions, contact Benjamin Tressel, Oak Crest Elementary Principal, btressel@belleplaine.k12.mn.us