Teacher: Project Lead the Way

Lake S; Lake Station, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher for Edison Junior-Senior High School in Lake Station, Indiana. The position is full-time, with 183 instructional days, and requires PLTW qualifications and a valid Indiana teaching license.

The starting salary is $39,500, with potential adjustments based on the 2019-2020 agreement. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, families and staff, and to communicate clearly in written

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
• Indiana DOE teaching license covering PLTW for 2019-2020.
• Ability to work with students, parents, teachers and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• PLTW qualification preferred: PLTW Gateway and PLTW CS.

Skills

PLTW Gateway

PLTW CS

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana DOE Teaching License (PLTW)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Station Community Schools

• Position Type: High School/Middle School Teaching/ Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
• Date Posted: 4/9/2019
• Location: Edison Junior - Senior High School
• Date Available: 08/15/2019
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Teacher

Lake Station Community Schools

Thomas A. Edison Jr. Sr. High School | 3304 Parkside Avenue | Lake Station IN 46405

Lake Station Community Schools is recuiting for a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Teacher for Edison Junior Senior High School.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Possess (or eligible to possess) an Indiana Department of Education Teaching License covering instruction of PLTW for the 2019-2020 school year.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, staff and administration.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.
• Project Lead the Way qualification (preferred):
  • PLTWGateway (grades 6-8)
  • PLTW Computer Science (grades 9-12)

Salary and Benefits:

The salary and benefits of the position will be commensurate with professional preparation and successful teaching experience according to the salary and benefit schedule adopted by the Board of School Trustees. Full time position, 183 days; starting salary for Lake Station Community Schools is $39,500 (may increase based upon new 2019-2020 agreement with Federation of Teachers).

Seeking internal candidates willing to invest time, energy and effort to become PLTW qualified and external candidates with PLTW experience and qualifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a fast paced environment requiring focus, attention and decision making. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Lake Station Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all School Corporation-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the School Corporation where appropriate. As part of the School Corporation’s equal employment opportunity policy, Lake Station Community Schools will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity. The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the School Corporation to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense. An affirmative action officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Lake Station Community Schools.

Contact the Administration Center, call 219-962-1159 or email [e-mail] for questions, concerns, complaints or more information.