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Middle School Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Teacher

The Middle School Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teacher provides students with a rigorous and relevant Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) education. The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment. Ensure students gain skills in problem-solving, communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and creativity; help students focus on solving real world problems and use the design process to "think like an engineer"; Facilitate student learning, use data to plan, organize and set goals; and maintain safe and orderly environment; Responsible for teaching to the South Carolina PLTW Gateway Standards to include various software applications and PLTW's learning management system; Responsible for facilitating career planning opportunities in STEM occupations for students. Meet the needs of all learners; Develop and compile student lesson plans, records and reports; Establish and maintain working relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators; Communicate effectively in written and oral form; Maintain safe learning environment; Utilize various forms of media & technology; Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Baccalaureate and current certification in a Career & Technology, Math and/or Science discipline; Must be currently licensed to teach Project Lead the Way or be eligible for a South Carolina PLTW Endorsement after successful completion of the designated Project Lead the Way courses; A minimum of two years' work experience in an engineering-related field preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Work Place Expectations: Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.