Long Term Substitute - STEM Teacher

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking an elementary STEM teacher to deliver the district's STEM curriculum, help students develop subject mastery, and broaden their learning experiences.

You will collaborate with STEM specials and school staff, assess progress regularly, communicate with principals and central office, and align instruction with the approved scope and sequence while maintaining the daily schedule.

Qualifications

• Ohio Teaching License - Elementary (PreK-3), K-8, or 1-8.
• Meets state/federal criteria (degree, credit hours or approved test).
• Clear, effective oral and written communication.
• Active listening and strong organizational skills.
• Problem solving and instructional design training.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate tasks.
• Knowledge of STEM and its elementary application.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with STEM colleagues and school staff.
• Assess student learning regularly and provide feedback.
• Communicate effectively with principals and central office staff.
• Follow the approved scope and sequence of the instructional program.
• Adhere to the scheduled STEM instruction in designated buildings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Instructional design

STEM knowledge (elementary)

Education

Ohio Teaching License - Elementary (PreK-3), K-8, or 1-8

Job description

Job Objective

Instruct students using STEM curriculum; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in STEM.

• Collaborate with colleagues both in the school and other STEM specials teachers in CH-UH schools
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
• Effectively communicate with building principals, central office staff and STEM special teachers
• Follow and provide feedback on the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
• Follow the defined schedule for teaching the STEM special at the designated building(s) and time(s)

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with colleagues both in the school and other STEM specials teachers in CH-UH schools
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
• Effectively communicate with building principals, central office staff and STEM special teachers
• Follow and provide feedback on the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
• Follow the defined schedule for teaching the STEM special at the designated building(s) and time(s)

Minimum Qualifications

• Ohio Teaching License - Elementary (PreK-3), K-8, or 1-8
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Training in varied instructional design
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Knowledge of STEM and its effective application to an elementary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and change theory
• Ability to provide high quality evidence based professional development and coaching
• Extensive knowledge of STEM and its effective application to an elementary environment

Hiring Manager - Melissa Barrett-Burkeet, Roxboro Elementary School Principal

Curtis Walker - Noble Elementary School Principal

HR Staff: Sean Patton, Chief of HR & Operations

Tikalah Dixon, Confidential Administrative Assistant-HR