STEM/Computer Science/GT Teacher
LEWISTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT •North Central / Lewiston •Classroom Teacher •Intermediate •Full Time •Apply no later than 6/29/2024•Posted 10D ago
About this job
K-5 STEM/Computer Science and GT Instructor
“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks a real advance in science.” -Albert Einstein
Why K-5 STEM/Computer Science and GT?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Computer Science learning incorporate and encourage problem solving, creative and critical thinking, curiosity, decision-making, persistence, acceptance of failure, real-world applications, creativity, and more. It has been stated that more than 80% of jobs over the next decade will require STEM skills, and preparing our students for the future is key.
Through STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), and Computer Science, our identified GT students will have additional learning opportunities for enrichment and extensions.. This will include hands-on experiences, as well as opportunities to see connections to possible future careers.
Embedding elementary GT services back into the school day has been the priority all year, and this arrangement will allow each school to do this, serving intellectually gifted students in grades 2-5 and academically gifted students in grades 3-5.(It should be noted that differentiation for ELA and math, including enrichment and extension, will be provided by classroom teachers, answering question 4 of the PLC process.)
What will the STEM/Computer Science and GT Teacher’s job entail?
• Follow the PLC process
o Identify grade level essential standards for science and computer science
o Implement curricula and academic interventions that meet grade-level standards
o Develop and implement assessments that measure students’ progress toward grade-level standards
o Use student assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Facilitate high quality, engaging instruction for science and computer science learning for grades K-5
o Utilize discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations, and independent practice using a variety of proven methods
o Incorporate Next Generation Science Standards and Idaho Content Standards for Computer Science into unit plans and lessons
o Utilize Amplify Science as the main, district adopted resource for NGSS-aligned materials
o Differentiate lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of ability, instructional level, or level of interest in the subject.
o Embed the following into teaching and learning:
Encourage curiosity
Make predictions
Experiment
Make mistakes
Learn
Create
Connect to the world
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests in students
• Provide enrichment and extension opportunities through STEAM, and computer science for identified GT students
o Grades 2-5 for intellectually gifted identified students
o Grades 3-5 for academically gifted identified students
o Facilitate Social Emotional learning opportunities for identified GT students to include the following:
Teamwork
Communication
Ingenuity
Creativity
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Decision making
Resilience
Leadership
• Pursue professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and continually identifies professional needs and develops strategies to meet these needs
• Strong communication skills, both orally and writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Technological literacy
• Other duties as assigned
Job Skills and Qualifications
Required:
• K-8 All Subjects certification
• Strong communication skills, both orally and writing
Preferred:
• Required Professional Learning and Professional Growth
o Attend Edufest, Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Boise
• Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
LEWISTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.