Stem Teacher

**About The Pathway School**

Located on a 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, PA, The Pathway School provides students with special needs academic, social, and life skills to be successful and independent now and after attending Pathway. Pathway is a nonprofit special education school for students ages 5 to 21 (grades K-12+) from over 50 regional school districts and charter schools. Our unique learning model has solidified Pathway’s reputation as a leader in innovative quality programs, services, and therapeutic support in special education. With more than 185 students supported by 160+ staff members, Pathway has established a "wholistic" approach to meeting each child's need individually from both an academic and clinical approach.

At Pathway, enthusiastic and dedicated staff members are essential to our success in serving our students. We attract and retain a highly skilled professional team with an empowering organizational culture, generous employee benefits, learning opportunities, and numerous recognition events and awards throughout the year.

**Position Schedule**:10 Month Position (7 hrs./day - 32.5 hrs./week)

**Function**:The primary function of this position is to implement effective instructional practices and strategies to develop students' science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. This position provides classroom instruction in robotics, technology, agriculture sciences, egames, and engineering utilizing experiments, investigations, and explorations of STEM concepts.

**Relationship**:Reports Directly to the STEM Coordinator.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor’s degree in special education with an emphasis Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

PA Special Education Certification required.

PA Technology Education K-12 Certification a plus

2+ Years of experience working in an education setting.

2+ years of experience working with students who have special learning needs and an Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) in place.

2+ years of experience working with students who have moderate to severe social and emotional difficulties.

Ability to implement a holistic instruction and assessment system based on state academic standards.

Proficiency in the use of instructional technology to enhance student learning. Coding experience required.

Knowledge of lab equipment, manufacturing tools, lab safety, and best practices for hazardous materials

Experience with Robotics

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

Knowledge of Behavioral Management strategies

Must be willing to drive students utilizing Pathway vehicles if needed.

**Compliancy Requirements**:
Must comply with Act 168 and submit a completed Sexual Misconduct Form.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory PA criminal background check, Child Abuse & FBI clearances and pass a drug test, as well as a TB Test.

Must be able and willing to drive and have a valid PA driver’s license.

**Physical Requirements**:
Must be able to handle the physical requirements of position which will require work both on campus and off-campus. This position includes extensive walking stairs, climbing, standing, pulling, and lifting. Ability to work with children who are both mentally and physically disabled. This position requires work both indoors and outdoors working in various weather climates**.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with the STEM Coordinator in developing and administering STEM curriculum consistent with the Pathway School’s goals and objectives.

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- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.

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- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

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- Organize, coach, and attend Robotics Team Competitions.

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- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.

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- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as the Pathway School requires.

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- Provide input to the STEM Coordinator for the purpose of providing information on student progress toward IEP goals.

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- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality on school and students’ information, progress, and records.

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- Participate in all in-service training. May be asked to assist in the preparation and administration of in-service training.

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day