About the position
The STEAM teacher shall identify and apply educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of technology in education. This role involves identifying, implementing, and investigating software in both classroom and administrative environments. The STEAM teacher will also identify resources, plan, and design staff development activities to support professional growth in learning technologies. Participation in professional development experiences that allow the teacher to observe, evaluate, and apply the use of technology to support instruction is also a key responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Identify and apply educational and technology-related research in guiding technology use in education.
- Implement and investigate software in classroom and administrative environments.
- Identify resources and design staff development activities for professional growth in learning technologies.
- Participate in professional development experiences to observe and evaluate technology use in instruction.
Requirements
- Advanced degree from an accredited college/university.
- Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
- Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment-driven instruction.
- Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc).
- Experience or familiarity with tools such as 3D printing, AutoCAD, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, Arduino, Makey-Makey, Codecademy, Sphero, Tynker, BeeBot, Parrot MiniDrone.
- Highly effective communication, listening, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective written, verbal, and technology-based communication skills.
