STEAM Teacher

Teachers play an essential role in creating the foundation of academic rigor and establishing culturally rich classrooms by upholding the school's mission, and values, aligned to the Tribe’s 2040 vision. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, the STEAM teacher models, delivers, and crafts rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.This role works with existing instructional staff to strengthen instruction in all core content areas and assists in the development of the school’s Makerspace, STEAM program goals, and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Curriculum

• Delivers rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math independently and in partnership with teachers.
• Models, creates and supports strategies that weave STEAM experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula.
• Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of the connection between technology, computer science, and other fields of study.
• Develops and implements a STEAM culture by facilitating project-based learning experiences for students.
• Establishes a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes respect, cooperation, and active student participation.
• Sets clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, and consistently enforces classroom rules and procedures.
• Manages student behavior effectively and addresses conflicts or disciplinary issues promptly and respectfully.
• Fosters a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and engaging in meaningful discussions.

2. Student Centered Differentiation 

• Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Provides additional support or enrichment activities to students who require individualized attention.
• Designs, develops, assesses, and manages STEAM learning experiences, including both student-centered and individualized instruction supporting all learning styles.
• Collaborates with special education teachers and other support staff to develop and implement individualized education plans as needed.  

3. Special Projects/Portfolio of STEAM Learning

• Develops student portfolios that include project work samples and finished assignments that measure their learning progress and skills over time.
• Develops successful members of the global society promoting the 4 C’s of the 21st century learning skills: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative thinking.
• Provides students with a way to track their own progress and reflect on their own learning, motivating students to do their best work.
• Assesses and identifies any patterns or trends that emerge to identify areas of growth that require individualized attention.

4. Communication and Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains open and regular communication with students, parents, and guardians to keep them informed about student progress, classroom activities, and upcoming events.
• Collaborates with grade-level teams, content-area teachers, and school leadership to align instruction and support a cohesive educational experience.
• Attends staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher conferences to enhance professional growth and contribute to the school community.

5. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

 EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required.

• A degree focused on science, technology, or other STEAM related field of study preferred.

• California State Teaching Credential required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Must be willing and capable to learn the Serrano language.

• Knowledge of California’s Computer Science Standards, Arts Standards, and K-12 Progression, grade level academic content standards is preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience with Indian Tribes is preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning. 

• Excellent relationship-building and management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and consensus-building abilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.

• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• California State Teaching Credential is required.

• As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents are required to pass pre- and post-employment screening including Live-Scan, background, drug testing, and tuberculosis (TB) testing.

• Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.

• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.

• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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