PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:                Science, Technology. Engineering, and Mathematics

                                                (STEM) Teacher

EFFECTIVE DATE:              2024-2025 school year

FLSA:                                     Exempt

REPORTS TO:                       Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 210 days

SUPERVISES:                    N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:       

REQUIRED

• Have or be eligible for Virginia Teacher Licensure with endorsement in a STEM area
• Have the ability to develop creative, innovative lessons which will spark

     students’ interest in pursuing STEM-related careers                         

• Be self-motivated and a strong team member
• Be willing to work on multiple grade levels-elementary, middle, and secondary
• Have an understanding of and willingness to implement problem-based learning
• Have an understanding of curriculum and integration of all content areas
• Have ability to differentiate lessons to serve ALL students
• Possess proper written and oral communication skills
• Have ability to work effectively with school personnel, students, and parents
• Have effective leadership skills and good knowledge of position  

PREFERRED:

• Endorsement in Gifted Education

FOCUS: STEM Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Seek and apply for grant opportunities to extend and enhance STEM instruction
• Collaborate with Gifted Resource Teachers to plan and provide STEM enrichment opportunities
• Collaborate with base school teachers to provide Standards of Learning (SOL) science and math intervention and support 
• Plan and provide quality professional development as directed by Central Office Staff

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation
• Serve on committees as assigned

• Remain current on instructional practices in education  (e.g. instructional technology)
• Please note: the candidate will be required to work collaboratively with staff to create a curriculum for the program/course(s).