Stem Lab Teacher (2026-2027)

Florence, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title	STEM	Salary Scale	TCH
Location	Timrod Elementary	PSC Code	970002/80184
Reports To	Principal	Shift Type	Full Time/Exempt
General Statement of Job
The STEM Teacher will increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction through observation and feedback lesson-modeling co-teaching mentoring and facilitating academic reflection. The coach will assist in aligning instruction with best practices in the integration of science technology engineering and mathematics across content areas to meet the needs of all students. Under limited supervision plans and presents innovative developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students academic abilities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in instructional planning and expand teachers use of a variety of resources to provide high-quality STEM learning opportunities. Create and monitor specific measurable instructional goals. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes. Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate. Maintains accurate complete and up-to-date records as required by law District policy and administrative regulation. Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being. Assists individual students in need of special attention. Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers. Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary. Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed. Coordinates and/or participates in special programs projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations staffs and committees as appropriate. Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required. Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required. Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed. Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer printer copier laminating machine fax machine audio-visual equipment tape player various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments etc. Provide training on formative assessment administration based on the integration of science technology engineering and mathematics. Ensure that student achievement data is routinely collected reported and used to drive instructional decisions at the school- and classroom-level while offering feedback and reflection. Implement intensive professional development on high-quality instructional practices in STEM education. Analyze data from a district school grade-level classroom and individual student perspective. Model continuous learning maintain current progress and serve as a thoughtful resource for STEM advancement in the school. Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and utilize a variety of concrete variables in situations containing only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in instructional programs related to high-quality STEM instructional practices. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on high-quality STEM instructional practices reflecting the needs and abilities of all students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents with skills in verbal and written communication. Ability to perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements district requirements and Board of Trustees policies. Ability to work successfully with a variety of personnel in the organization including building principals teachers and students.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer telephone audio-visual equipment and vehicle. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting much of the time but also involves walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 20 pounds. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to workshop participants and receiving assignments and/or direction from the supervisor. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policies and procedures evaluation materials professional studies etc. Requires the ability to prepare training materials handbooks schedules reports correspondence etc. with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise voice control and confidence. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written oral mathematical schedule or diagrammatic form to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in teaching staff members to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques to make independent judgments in absence of supervision and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow and give verbal and written instructions and to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including education theory. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals to multiply and divide to utilize mathematical formulas to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape and visually read various information. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items keyboards office equipment control knobs buttons switches catches etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Training And Education
Requires a Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred with a minimum of five years of experience. Expertise related to STEM content and pedagogy. Valid South Carolina Teachers certification.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Job Knowledge: Has thorough knowledge of the methods procedures and policies of Curriculum as it pertains to the performance. Is knowledgeable in the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of Florence 1 Schools and other governmental agencies. Has the ability to offer guidance and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to clearly and concisely present information to a variety of audiences; to facilitate group processes; to arbitrate conflict and to instruct adult learners. Has thorough knowledge of current staff development trends. Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret complex professional reports statistical reports and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Knows how to prepare program records schedules training materials correspondence etc. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to perform job tasks professionally under political scrutiny and in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Is able to make sound educated decisions. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the ability to plan organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational technical and human relations skills. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has skills in the use of computers. Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions co-workers and the public. Quantity of Work: Performs described Specific Duties and Responsibilities and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District. Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives District policy standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas. Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being. Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same. Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e. poor communications variance with established policies or procedures etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District. Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image. Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Terms of Employment
190 day work agreement. Salary and work year to be established by the district.

Florence 1 Schools does not discriminate in the selection employment or promotion of employees on the basis of race color sex national origin age religion disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law.

Required Experience:

Job TitleSTEMSalary ScaleTCHLocationTimrod ElementaryPSC Code970002/80184Reports ToPrincipalShift TypeFull Time/ExemptGeneral Statement of JobThe STEM Teacher will increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction through observation and feedback lesson-modeling co-teaching mentoring a...

Job Title	STEM	Salary Scale	TCH
Location	Timrod Elementary	PSC Code	970002/80184
Reports To	Principal	Shift Type	Full Time/Exempt
General Statement of Job
The STEM Teacher will increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction through observation and feedback lesson-modeling co-teaching mentoring and facilitating academic reflection. The coach will assist in aligning instruction with best practices in the integration of science technology engineering and mathematics across content areas to meet the needs of all students. Under limited supervision plans and presents innovative developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to the development of students academic abilities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in instructional planning and expand teachers use of a variety of resources to provide high-quality STEM learning opportunities. Create and monitor specific measurable instructional goals. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes. Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate. Maintains accurate complete and up-to-date records as required by law District policy and administrative regulation. Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being. Assists individual students in need of special attention. Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers. Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary. Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed. Coordinates and/or participates in special programs projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations staffs and committees as appropriate. Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required. Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required. Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed. Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer printer copier laminating machine fax machine audio-visual equipment tape player various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments etc. Provide training on formative assessment administration based on the integration of science technology engineering and mathematics. Ensure that student achievement data is routinely collected reported and used to drive instructional decisions at the school- and classroom-level while offering feedback and reflection. Implement intensive professional development on high-quality instructional practices in STEM education. Analyze data from a district school grade-level classroom and individual student perspective. Model continuous learning maintain current progress and serve as a thoughtful resource for STEM advancement in the school. Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and utilize a variety of concrete variables in situations containing only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in instructional programs related to high-quality STEM instructional practices. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on high-quality STEM instructional practices reflecting the needs and abilities of all students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents with skills in verbal and written communication. Ability to perform duties in compliance and accordance with all IDOE requirements district requirements and Board of Trustees policies. Ability to work successfully with a variety of personnel in the organization including building principals teachers and students.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer telephone audio-visual equipment and vehicle. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting much of the time but also involves walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 20 pounds. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to workshop participants and receiving assignments and/or direction from the supervisor. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policies and procedures evaluation materials professional studies etc. Requires the ability to prepare training materials handbooks schedules reports correspondence etc. with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise voice control and confidence. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written oral mathematical schedule or diagrammatic form to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in teaching staff members to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques to make independent judgments in absence of supervision and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow and give verbal and written instructions and to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including education theory. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals to multiply and divide to utilize mathematical formulas to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape and visually read various information. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items keyboards office equipment control knobs buttons switches catches etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Training And Education
Requires a Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred with a minimum of five years of experience. Expertise related to STEM content and pedagogy. Valid South Carolina Teachers certification.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Job Knowledge: Has thorough knowledge of the methods procedures and policies of Curriculum as it pertains to the performance. Is knowledgeable in the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of Florence 1 Schools and other governmental agencies. Has the ability to offer guidance and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to clearly and concisely present information to a variety of audiences; to facilitate group processes; to arbitrate conflict and to instruct adult learners. Has thorough knowledge of current staff development trends. Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret complex professional reports statistical reports and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Knows how to prepare program records schedules training materials correspondence etc. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to perform job tasks professionally under political scrutiny and in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Is able to make sound educated decisions. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the ability to plan organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational technical and human relations skills. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has skills in the use of computers. Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions co-workers and the public. Quantity of Work: Performs described Specific Duties and Responsibilities and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District. Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives District policy standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas. Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being. Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same. Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e. poor communications variance with established policies or procedures etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District. Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image. Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace. DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Terms of Employment
190 day work agreement. Salary and work year to be established by the district.