What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEAM/ART Teacher position at Dulce Middle School?
Leadership and Professional Growth
The STEAM teacher shall:
? Identify and apply educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and
instructional design principles in guiding use of technology in education.
? Identify, implement, and investigate software in both classroom and administrative
environments.
? The STEAM teacher will identify resources, plan, and design staff development activities to
support professional growth in learning technologies.
? Participate in professional development experiences that allow him or her to observe, evaluate,
and apply the use of technology to support instruction.
Preferred Qualifications
? Advanced degree from an accredited college/university.
? Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
? Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment driven
instruction.
? Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc).
? Experience (or familiarity with) tools such as, but not limited to: 3D printing, autocad, laser
cutting, vinyl cutting, Arduino, Makey-Makey, Codecademy, Sphero, Tynker, BeeBot, Parrot
MiniDrone.
? Highly effective communication, listening, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
? Effective written, verbal, and technology-based communication skills.
Core Competencies:
In addition to the tasks outlined above, it is the responsibility of the STEAM teacher to:
? Understand and support Quest’s mission and philosophy and to promote a positive image of the
school.
? Contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere by working cooperatively with all colleagues.
? Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues and the
operations of the school.
? Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents or trustees that
would compromise professional integrity.
? Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
? Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, a positive attitude and a
helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
? Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
? Model the good character traits that Quest students are expected to embody.