MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks a Middle School STEM Technologies Teacher for grades 6-8 to deliver a standards-based curriculum and promote STEM literacy. You will focus on activities that build skills in design, production, and systems thinking across multiple subjects within Birmingham-area middle schools.

The role requires Alabama teaching certification in CTE fields, ESSA compliance, and involvement in CTSO activities. It operates under a 9-month schedule with varied school locations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably in science, technology, math.
• Must have a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in a CTE-related field or be eligible for CTE certification; participate in CTE-TCP; completion/add-on for CS Discoveries.
• Must meet ESSA federal and state requirements or be willing to meet them within the designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous curriculum aligned with ALSDE and CTE Course of Study.
• Sponsor a CTSO and participate in at least one program-related competition per year.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and related service providers to plan effective educational programs.

Skills

Curriculum alignment

STEM knowledge

Team collaboration

Classroom management

CTSO sponsorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Alabama teaching certification in CTE fields

CTE certification eligibility

ESSA compliance knowledge

Job description

JOB TITLE

Middle School STEM Technologies Teacher (6-8)

REPORTS TO

Principal & CTE Coordinator

WORK DAYS

9Months (187days)

SALARY

Certified Salary Schedule 16 Level1-4 ($49.080 - $93,875)

LOCATION

Various Middle Schools

FLSA STATUS

• EXEMPT X
• NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide students with knowledge and processes needed to begin their attainment of technological literacy and awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Studentsgainknowledgeandskillsintheapplication,design,production,and assessmentofproducts, services,andsystems inavarietyof areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• ProviderigorouscurriculumthatalignswithAlabamaDepartmentofEducation (ALSDE) and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Course of Study.
• SponsorsaCareerTechnicalEducationStudentOrganization(CTSO)andparticipatesin at least one program-related competition per year.
• Demonstratesupportfortheschoolsystemanditsvision,goals,andpriorities.
• Adherestoschoolsystemrules,administrativeprocedures,localboardpolicies,andstate and federal rules and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselorsandrelatedserviceprovidersintheoveralleducationalplanforstudents enrolled in the education setting.
• Assistinthedevelopmentandimplementationoftheindividualeducationserviceand transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.
• Instructstudentsinaprogramofstudywhichmeetsstatedobjectivesandprepares students to master grade level standards.
• Instructstudentsincitizenshipandbasicsubject matterspecifiedinstatelawandpolicies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.
• Collaboratewithteachersandotherstoprovideinstructionsthatarerealisticintermsof current and future job specifications.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards;providesindividualizedandsmallgroupinstructioninordertoadaptthe curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translatelessonplansintolearningexperiencestobestutilizetheavailabletimefor instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learningatmosphereintheclassroombyprovidingpositivereinforcementofacceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keeps appropriaterecordstoincludeattendancereports,andotherrecordkeepingactivitiesas necessary.
• Communicateregularlywithparentsorguardians throughconferencesandother means
• todiscussstudent progress.
• Superviseandmonitorsstudentmovementandescortsstudentstoresources,bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Maintainsanenvironmentwhichisconducivetolearningwithparticularattentionto safety practices, good housekeeping, and student behavior.
• Administerstandardizedtesting.
• Modelnondiscriminatorypracticesinallactivities.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Abachelor’sdegreeorhigherfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity,preferablyin science, technology, math.
• Must have a valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate in Agriscience Education, Business/MarketingEducation,CareerTechnologies,FamilyandConsumerScience Education,HealthScience,orTechnicalEducation;oreligibleforCTEcertification; participate in CTE-TCP; must have or complete Certification add-on for Computer Science Discoveries.
• MustmeetEveryStudentSucceedAct(ESSA)federalandstate requirementora willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe.

Note: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered when fillingspecifiedpositions,whicharenottraditionallyintheeducation field,butinclude specialized training or certifications.

*SUCHALTERNATIVESTOTHEABOVEQUALIFICATIONSASTHEBOARDMAY REQUIRE.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physicalstrength,mobility,dexterity,stamina,andacuityarerequiredtoperformjob responsibilities.

REVISED

May 2025

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals).Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.