Position Title: STEM Teacher Grades 6-8
Start Date: 2025-26 School Year
Salary: Salary and benefits are part of the Teacher Master Agreement. The position is full-time and part of the teacher bargaining unit. The position will be serving students at Mahtomedi Middle School, grades 6-8.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a valid MN teaching license: Science 5-8, or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
Qualifications:
- Background in STEM Education, hands-on learning, and building authentic units of study based in inquiry
- Experience with innovative fabrication-based learning environments (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines and design software)
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
- Strong knowledge of middle school science curriculum and standards
- Collaborative team member of a Professional Learning Community, striving to implement best practices for instruction and assessment
- Seeks opportunities to improve their practice through coaching feedback and ongoing reflectionContributes positively to the middle school team of adults who work closely to create a positive and productive student learning experience
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents
- Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate thoughts and ideas with accuracy and clarity, ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress, student goals and abilities and overall experience in their classroom
Responsibilities:
- Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
- Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
- Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress and work in collaboration for positive student outcomes
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Use of data for progress monitoring and tracking.
- Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
- Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
- Other job-related duties as assigned
Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.
