What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 STEM Teacher - Elementary position at Arlington Independent School District?
Role And Purpose
QUALIFICATIONS:
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- This position is responsible for implementing the STEM elementary curriculum.
- This position is also responsible for collaborating with teachers in promoting interdisciplinary STEM activities into the core curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current valid Texas Teacher Elementary Certification
- Masters in Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM OR a STEM Certification (from the National Institution for STEM Education), required.
- Experience in delivering professional development to teachers.
- Evidence of at least three (3) years of exemplary classroom teaching experience in Science and/or Math, preferred
INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.
- Evidence of productive experience with problem-based learning.
- Proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, engineering and technology integration at a high level.
- Deliver STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
- Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
- Any other duties as assigned by the principal and the administration.
- Model core organizational beliefs and values
- Proven ability to collaborate with teachers regarding student learning
- Co-teach and co-plan with core teachers to effectively deliver the STEM lab curriculum to students
- Meets district expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal and statutory responsibilities
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices of Texas Educators
- Structure the STEM Lab and allocate resources to support learning for all students
- Develop a STEM Lab program that engages students in high levels of learning
- Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position
- Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness
- Works directly with school administrators and staff in development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM initiatives and curriculum
- Coaches teachers on STEM initiatives and instructional best practices in the STEM areas
- Serves as liaison to prospective or selected STEM vendors, to determine the best resources, options and innovations that will optimize the learning experience for students and staff
- Initiates new programs such as a robotics afterschool club that supports the STEM vision
- Develop a schedule that maximizes instructional time for STEM integration for all students in all school settings
- Interact with students professionally, calmly, intentionally using language for teaching and de-escalation
- Establishes a culture of learning where students value and are committed to the work and feel comfortable taking risks
- Establishes, communicates, and maintains clear expectations for student behavior
- Leads a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners
- Shares STEM events and activities through social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Has growth mindset and desire to continue learning about the teaching and learning process and research based instructional strategies that yield student learning
- Attends professional development and training related to STEM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor