Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Job Title: STEM TeacherDepartment: AdministrationFLSA Status: Exempt Location: N.A. Ferri Middle SchoolType of Position: Full Time Reports To: PrincipalSalary Grade: Established by the CBAUnion/Non Union: UnionDate: August 2025 Occupation Code: 25-2023.00Job SummaryThe STEM teacher is responsible for designing delivering and assessing engaging learning experiences in science technology engineering and mathematics. This role fosters innovation problem-solving critical thinking and collaboration while integrating real-world applications and emerging technologies to prepare students for college careers and life-long ResponsibilitiesNoneEssential FunctionsPlan develop and implement high-quality STEM lessons aligned with state standards district curriculum and best instructional project-based learning inquiry-based instruction and hands-on activities that promote student engagement and instruction to meet diverse learning styles abilities and student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessments use data to inform instruction and improve student an organized safe and inclusive classroom and laboratory with colleagues administrators and community partners to enhance STEM learning participation in STEM-related extracurricular activities competitions and events as current with developments in STEM education instructional technology and related professional effectively with students families and staff regarding student progress and Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesStrong knowledge of STEM disciplines and the ability to integrate them in in instructional technology laboratory safety and engineering design to foster critical thinking creativity and collaborative problem classroom management and organizational communication and interpersonal skills for working with students staff and to equity inclusion and culturally responsive and ExperienceBachelors degree in STEM related field required (Masters degree preferred).Valid teaching certification with appropriate STEM or subject area 3-5 years of teaching experience in STEM subjects preferred; experience with project based and inquiry based learning is a RequirementsAbility to stand walk and actively engage with students for extended to lift and carry instructional materials and equipment up to 25 may involve exposure to chemicals and lab equipment where appropriate safety measures are Duties The activities duties or responsibilities contained in this job description is not a comprehensive listing that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall and transfer leaves of absence compensation and with the Americans with Disabilities Act it is the policy of the Johnston Public Schools to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the human resources department at ext. 2450.