Thomasville City Schools 

Job Description

Official Title: STEM/STEAM Teacher 

Working Title: STEAM Specials Teacher 

Salary Grade:  According to Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year: 190 

Reports To: Principal

Summary Description of Classification: Employee will be tasked with the integration of STEM/STEAM principles to support each grade level’s content curriculum. The employee will work with grade level  teachers, fine arts instructors and instructional technology to design and deliver problem/project-based lessons integrating a minimum of two core content areas, fine arts, and technology.  

Minimum Qualification Standards

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of GSE curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum,  Thomasville City Schools BOE policies, and engineering design process. Understanding of the teaching/learning  process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.  Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community. Respect for diversity in education.  Excellent oral and written communication along with strong human relations skills.  Additional  responsibilities may include collaborating with other schools and/or community partners. 

Education, Training and Experience:  

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university and meet the GAPSC requirement for certification. 

• Must have 3+ years of experience in an elementary classroom. 

• Must be STEM certified or currently working in a STEM or STEAM focused school. 

• Must have experience in designing and delivering problem/project-based learning in a STEM or  STEAM elementary environment 

Certificate, License, and Skill Requirements: 

• Must be certified in an elementary STEM/STEAM Field.  Computer Science Certification Preferred.

• Educational technology experience with elementary students is preferred, but not necessary 

• Should be enthusiastic, flexible, and a team player  

• Must work well in a highly collaborative, team-centered environment. 

Physical Demands: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing). Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving  objects and materials. Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.

Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by administration. Must be able to work on a selected project to increase 

their knowledge of how STEM engagement, maker spaces/innovation labs, as well as problem-based learning to increase student achievement and interest in STEM and STEAM related careers.

Paid Overtime (Y/N): No

Examples of Teaching Tasks: 

I. Provides Instruction 

 A. Teaches at an appropriate instructional level 

 B. Provides content development  

 1. Provide teacher-focused content development 

 2. Provide student-focused content development 

 C. Builds for transfer 

 1. Provides initial focus 

 2. Provides content emphasis and linking 

 3. Provide lesson summaries 

II. Assesses and Encourages Student Progress 

 A. Promotes student engagement 

 B. Monitors student progress 

 C. Responds to student performance 

 1. Responds to adequate performances 

 2. Responds to inadequate performances 

 D. Supports students 

III. Manages the Learning Environment 

 A. Uses time efficiently 

 1. Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently 

 2. Uses instructional time appropriately 

 B. Maintains effective physical setting for instruction 

 C. Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom 

 1. Monitors behavior 

 2. Intervenes when necessary using low profile interventions

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities 

 A. Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with  students, student records, parents and colleagues. 

 1. Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents. 

 2. Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies. 

3. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications.  

 4. Maintains confidentiality of students and student records. 

 5. Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and  parents. 

 B. Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and board of education  policies. 

 1. Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled 

 2. Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline  

 3. Is punctual 

 4. Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher

5. Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files report promptly 

6. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy. 

7. Complies with condition as stated in contract 

 C. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching 

 1. Models correct use of language, oral and written 

 2. Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content 

 3. Implements designated curriculum 

 4. Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy 

 5. Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students 

 D. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety  and good order 

 1. Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials and facilities 

 2. Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings