Teachers will help scholars learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations, which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District’s goals of education.
The STEM Lab teacher/Librarian provides opportunities for scholars to engage in inquiry, in a lab setting, with a focus on STEM integration and the technology skills required to enhance learning. This position will be part of the specialist (PE, Music, Library) rotation for scholars in grades K-8.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Teach scholars how to use appropriate technologies for their grade level through content integration.
• Integrate a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
• Establish immediate and long-range objectives which are in accord with District and building curricula.
• Prepare effective plans to meet objectives; motivate scholar by making lessons interesting and challenging.
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom setting to contribute to the learning process.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with grade level teams to develop and align curriculum, instruction, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Establish clear parameters for scholar behavior in the classroom.
• Discipline scholars in a firm and controlled manner.
• Teach and evaluate scholars’ ability to collaborate, think critically, communicate, and agency.
• Enforce rules throughout the school.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Develops rapport with scholars as individuals in a professional manner.
• Participates in extra-curricular responsibilities.
• Keep current on educational research, trends, and practices.
• Provide lesson plans for guest teacher.

Teaching

• Demonstrated ability to integrate the projected based model into the curriculum to promote learning.
• The ability to promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish a learning environment that enhances academic achievement in the young adolescents.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment for scholars to reach high learning standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and openly with parents and parent groups.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate disciplines to maximize learning outcomes and real world connections for scholars.
• Provide instruction to scholars and parents on internet safety.

Tech Integration Support

• Provide support and structures for effective use of building technology to grade level teams.

Librarian

• Teach students how to choose books, locate resources, and read for meaning;
• Supervise the maintenance of library management systems including patron and collection databases, and prepare and maintain records on circulation, distribution, book orders, new books, lost and damaged books, overdue books, purchase orders, and student/staff use of media and audiovisual materials;
• Manage the training of library assistants, volunteer workers, and student aides;
• Manage financial and physical resources within the library media program;
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning and the acquisition, circulation, distribution and recovery of media materials (including organizing covering and processing of new books);
• Serve as a resource to staff, students and parents for library media skills (e.g., instruction in the location, use and choice of appropriate materials);
• Maintain textbook and library book inventories at assigned sites, and check in and check out all textbooks;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
BA in related subject area
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in STEM or STEAM
Experience in Project Based Learning
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current trends and practices in education
Instructional theory and its application
Techniques to motivate Scholar learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
Computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc.
School board policies and procedures
ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Organize and set priorities.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills.
Apply current trends and practices in education.
Teach in a co-teaching environment.
Use technology to enhance instruction.
Be fair and consistent with all scholars.
Provide guidance and assistance to all scholars.
Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Relate effectively with parents, staff, Scholars and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will experience constant interruptions. Dealing with angry and frustrated individuals is a common occurrence.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is .4 FTE, 180 days per year
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to, and is evaluated by the building administrator or designee.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) FWEA_CBA_22-24.final.pdf (fwps.org)
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
New position 07/2017
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.