Project Lead the Way- App Creator Teacher

About the Role

The iSpark (Innovative Soft skills Proficiency And Real-world Knowledge) Teacher provides strong, effective instruction in the area of college and career readiness skills using an integrated curricular approach.

Responsibilities

• Supports the growth of the STEM curriculum by planning lessons and providing instruction for students in the areas of (but not limited to):
  • Coding
  • Robotics
  • Problem/Project Based Learning
  • Design Process
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Design Thinking process and its use in elementary education.
• Demonstrates success at using the Inquiry Process to create a student-centered learning environment.
• Provides one-on-one guidance and support for students pursuing individualized design and technology projects that may include the use of digital creation/fabrication tools.
• Participates as a school instructional technology leader and is a member of the school leadership team.
• Proactively encourages thoughtful action and reflection throughout student project steps.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Career and Technical Education and Building Principal to maintain iSpark classroom tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure program outcomes are being achieved.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current in emergent pedagogical and/or technological trends, and researches and models effective practice in 21st Century teaching and learning strategies.
• Adapts to a rapidly advancing and changing industry and demonstrates a willingness to research and experiment with new technologies.
• Applies strong analytical, classroom management, and problem-solving skills.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Agrees to take a 16-hour training for PLTW certification upon accepting the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Hold or be eligible for Missouri teacher certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated success at integrating curriculum.
• Demonstrated success at designing and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication.
• Knowledge of effective application of technology in K-6 classroom environment.
• Knowledge of the use of interactive software and hardware in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of G-Suite for Education.
• Project-based learning teaching experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan with a mandatory 9% contribution required from the employee, matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans available.

Schedule

• 8 hours per day.
• 5 days per week.
• 187 workdays per year.