STEM/Gifted Teacher

Position Title: STEM and Gifted Teacher

Classification: REA

Reports To: Building Principal

Summary Of Position

The STEM/Gifted Teacher position is designed to provide integrated STEM and Gifted programming across the grade levels. STEM instruction includes project-based learning, computer science, and the engineering design process. In addition to STEM instruction, this position will support Gifted services at the building(s). The STEM/Gifted Teacher ensures students’ needs are being met to promote systematic success as measured by achievement of Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP) goals, course grades, state assessments, and post-secondary entrance assessments. The STEM/Gifted Education Teacher is also responsible for ensuring adherence to all gifted education laws and regulations for their assigned school(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Design STEM programming that integrates into the appropriate grade-level curriculum.
• Deliver STEM instruction that is differentiated to meet the needs of a diverse population of students.
• Provide support and coaching to classroom teachers on the integration of STEM into the curriculum.
• Attend professional development as appropriate for the both the STEM and Gifted roles.
• Collaborate closely with School Leadership Team, Special Education Program Coordinators, Supervisor of K-12 Curriculum, and Director of Special Education to ensure seamless delivery of gifted education services in the school.
• Serve as liaison between gifted education and general education within the school building. Facilitate communication between administrators, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians in matters related to gifted education.
• Develop effective GIEPs that translate into measurable results for students.
• Monitor and respond to students’ progress and course grades.
• Ensure all paperwork is in compliance with gifted education timelines.
• Ensure finalized gifted education documents are provided to parents/guardians.
• Provide gifted education case management for students on assigned caseload.
• Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years teaching experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Excels in problem solving, has a sense of humor, and has a desire to provide only the highest quality services.
• Explicit and relentless focus on outcomes.
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate in Grades K-6/K-4 (Elementary)

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, legal documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and develop instructional plans.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of clinical and technical instructions in written, oral, diagram, mathematical, or schedule form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
  
  

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving and team leadership skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, clients, administrative staff, and members of the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all state law, regulation, and policies.
• Ability to meet the demands of several people and clients.
• Ability to respond to several problems simultaneously.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or listen.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with students, school personnel, and general public.
• The position demands travel to various regional locations.
  
  

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. (The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff.)

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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