STEM Innovator for Urban Middle School

Benton-Harbor-Area-Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is hiring a STEM Teacher for the Middle School at Fair Plain Middle School. This role leads the STEM program and provides students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate for grades 6-12 (or qualify for a full-year permit) and have experience with virtual learning, technology integration, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate secondary endorsement (6-12) OR qualifies for a full-year permit and BHAS Teacher-in-Training Pathway
• Have at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience.
• Familiarity with virtual/online learning.
• Ability to incorporate technology into the instructional delivery
• Strong academic preparation and leadership ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

Responsibilities

• Provide for participation in extracurricular events
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Oversee booster club and club activities
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Develop and implement plans for STEM programs and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Accompany and supervise students on out-of-town trips
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Teaching certificate (6-12) or BHAS PT

Two years teaching experience

Familiarity with virtual/online学习

Technology integration into teaching

Strong academic preparation

Leadership ability

Strong communication skills

Urban district challenges experience

Education

Master's degree in Education

Five years of secondary teaching experience

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools is hiring a STEM Teacher for the Middle School at Fair Plain Middle School. This role leads the STEM program and provides students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate for grades 6-12 (or qualify for a full-year permit) and have experience with virtual learning, technology integration, and strong communication skills.