STARBASE Victory- Middle School STEM Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Middle School STEM Teacher       REPORTS TO: Secondary Science Coordinator and Building Principal

ASSIGNED TO: STARBASE Victory/Office of Secondary Science OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 710

JOB SUMMARY:

This instructional position is responsible for providing students with highly engaging STEM learning experiences within the Portsmouth Public Schools STARBASE program located within a Mobile Classroom that will travel between all PPS Middle Schools. This position supports the mission and goals of the STEM Grades 7-8 Programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports the implementation of the Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) STEM and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Initiative and the Virginia Standards of Learning as developed within the grades 7-8 programming
• Develops and implements curriculum focusing on STEM-CTE Pathways with a focus on High Quality Work Based Learning incorporating career awareness, career readiness, and cross curricular connections
• Provides professional learning support to PPS teachers in support of their understanding of STEM-CTE education.
• Functions as liaison between schools and STARBASE facilities
• Functions as an instructor and project manager or community liaison in service of summer camp experiences and community outreach events.
• Earns from the National Institute for STEM Education, STEM Teacher Certification and accompanying micro-credentials
• Assists with building inventory of instructional resources.
• Uses identified outcome data to revise and modify STEM-CTE programs in collaboration with the Coordinator of Secondary Science.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum development process
• Demonstrated high quality instruction in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective technology-infused instruction to students, teachers, administrators, and other educational personnel
• Applies learning theory pedagogy as related to a problem-based curriculum
• Demonstrated use of research-based instructional strategies
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Uses a team approach to accomplishing tasks
• Stays current with technology advancements in STEM-CTE related education and career fields
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Serve as a STEM Camp Facilitator for 4-6 weeks during the summer. Camp facilitators will receive additional compensation in accordance with regular summer school pay rates

This is work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fine manipulation/dexterity and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree. A Masters degree in the sciences or a CTE workforce related field is preferred for STARBASE applicants. Evidence of pursuit or proficiency (certificates, transcripts, etc.) of the following STARBASE Pathways: Health Sciences, Engineering (electrical, computer coding, mechanics of robots), and Environmental Sustainability & Resilience. Professional Development facilitation experience preferred. Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.