MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM TEACHER
187 DAY CONTRACT
INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF
Grade level to be determined by staffing placements within the department.
School Year 8/18/2506/15/2026; Summer training/development may be required depending on placement.
JOB GOAL:
The Middle School STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and innovative instruction in STEM subjects to students in middle school. This role involves designing and implementing handson learning experiences fostering critical thinking and problemsolving skills and promoting interest and proficiency in STEM disciplines among students. Currently this position focuses on two main courses computer science (coding) and an introduction to engineering. Other disciplines within STEM could be considered based on the candidates experience and skills.
REPORTS TO:
Building Administration
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Utilizes a framework for teaching that is based on natural ways of learning customizable for ALL types of students and programs.
Assists in the maintaining and ensuring a consistent rigorous and equitable educational experience across all gradelevels in math science and technology education.
Has knowledge or a willingness to learn computer science and coding principles. Participate in code trainings and professional development. Participate in Project Lead the Way professional development opportunities.
Collaborates with teachers and administration in the maintenance of STEM curricula.
Develops and carries out plans programs and activities to support the implementation of the STEM curricula and instructional programs in a classroom setting.
Maintains programs and instruction and ensures alignment of curricula with Wyoming state standards.
Ensures that science labs and makerspaces have current appropriate materials (including print software and hardware equipment).
- Provides opportunities for parent and community forums to demonstrate the relevance of STEM education.
- Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelors Degree (Masters Preferred) in Education or a STEM related field.
All abilities of a good teacher: excellent classroom management sound instructional practice ability to communicate effectively with parents and other school personnel etc.
Ability to differentiate for learners at different academic and language levels
Demonstrated excellence in collaboration with peers and experience working with students at all elementary grade levels.
Familiarity with makerspaces and maker programs.
Strong technology experience and skills.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The School District places employees on salary schedules on the basis of:
Wyoming experience.
Outofstate experience up to 7 years.
Degree Bachelors Masters or Doctorate.
Semester Graduate Credits beyond Degree.
Salary pending approval of the 25/26 Compensation Package; 24/25 Compensation package can be found here
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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop kneel crouch and reach 0 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety wellbeing and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed materialthe ability to adjust focus and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
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. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free clean and healthy environment.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the schools compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504 is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator) at the office of the School District or PO BoxGregory Lane Jackson WY 83001.
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