What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School 6th grade Science / STEM Teacher 26/27 School Year position at WISH Charter Schools?
Position: Teach Middle School Science
WISH will send highly qualified candidates to PLTW Biomedical Science Training. WISH Academy utilizes Project Lead The Way (PLTW). PLTW is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S.
STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. For America to remain economically competitive, our next generation of leaders -- the students of today -- must develop the critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help make them the most productive in the world.
PLTW's comprehensive curriculum for engineering and biomedical sciences has been collaboratively designed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving skills in students.
WISH Academy will fund professional development in this area for two courses per year for each PLTW teacher.
Primary responsibilities
-
Teach Middle school Science
-
Instruct students on the study of living things integrating PLTW curricula
-
Communicate effectively with students and staff at different technology skill levels to support instruction and advance educational goals
-
Provide constructive criticism and feedback to students and colleagues
-
Perform experiments in class to enhance lecture component
-
Use project-based learning framework for lesson delivery
-
Respond to student, parent, and mentor inquiries
-
Hold seminars and lectures and partner with local organizations
-
Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research
-
Read and stay abreast of current topics in biology and bio-technology
-
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
-
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of all the students served.
-
Develop incentives to keep participants excited and engaged in class
-
Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs
-
Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met
Compensation
Competitive with local school districts
STRS
Full Benefits