6th-8th Grade STEM Teacher
- Employer
- Aurora Public Schools
- Location
- Aurora, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Licensed - STEM/Teacher, STEM
3/26/2019
Vista PEAK Exploratory
04/01/2019
Click here to visit our interactive map where you can find out more information on each individual school, such as highlights, school data, demographics and more. Salary: See the teacher salary schedule at https://hr.aurorak12.org/teach-lead-inspire/teach/#licensed-salary-schedule Days/Hours: As designated by the school. - Days: 187 day position (new teachers 190 day position) General Description:
- Educate students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) using an integrative and/or hands on approach to prepare students to enter any of the STEM fields
- Build students confidence to think and reason through a creative approach by applying the various STEM methods which includes, but is not limited to fostering curiosity, assigning responsibility, providing hands on training and teamwork.
- Develop lessons/projects that allow student to address and find solutions to real world problems
- Effective teachers in the state of Colorado have the knowledge, skills, and commitments needed to provide excellent and equitable learning opportunities and growth for all students.
- They strive to support growth and development, close achievement gaps and to prepare diverse student populations for postsecondary and workforce success.
- Effective teachers facilitate mastery of content and skill development, and employ and adjust evidence-based strategies and approaches for students who are not achieving mastery and students who need acceleration.
- They also develop in students the skills, interests and abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, as well as for democratic and civic participation.
- Effective teachers communicate high expectations to students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning environment.
- Because effective teachers understand that the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and leadership within the profession.
- Effective teachers establish a rapport with parents, students and colleagues, and exhibit knowledge of the content of the subject area assigned.
- Effective teachers are responsible for using effective instructional techniques.
- Effective teachers maintain a positive attitude and perception about the educational task.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Holds a Colorado teaching license or is currently eligible for one with the appropriate endorsement for this position
- A completed Human Resources file including transcripts, student teaching verification, previous work experience
- Science
- Math
- Instructional Technology
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