BBRN0234500-0000
2022-08-31T00:00:00
2022-07-06T00:00:00
The Blind Brook - Rye Union Free School District is a high performing school district that centers on helping students achieve their potential. Our focus is on providing our students with innovative, immersive learning experiences that will help them not only master content but also acquire the skills necessary to succeed in today's world. We work to provide students with the skills to be active and impactful members of society. To this end we look to hire energetic, dedicated individuals who will work collaboratively to provide our students with a supportive and welcoming learning environment.The Blind Brook - Rye Union Free School District is looking for a dynamic, innovative individual to help lead the district in the integration of experiential, hands-on learning. This individual will be a key component in developing the District's Design, Innovation, Creation and Expression (DICE) Program (formerly known as the STEAM program).K-12, 10-month position. Salary commensurate with teacher’s contractCoordinate, facilitate and advocate for STEAM-based and problem-based instruction throughout all three buildings.Co-plan and co-teach with teachers on ways to implement STEAM and/or problem- based learning in their classes.Assist with the assessment of K-12 STEAM-based learning needs including equipment, materials and supplies.Manage newly built Middle School/High School FabLab including maintenance and scheduling.Facilitate the development, implementation, and communication of district-wide STEAM benchmarks to ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. Demonstrate the skills and attitude of a master teacher and actively engage others in professional growth opportunities.Work with faculty to communicate and/or promote information about students’ projects and progress.Work with community organizations to provide or expand co-curricular programming which supports student success.Plan for and support implementation of an event to showcase STEAM-based activities and lessons.Assist in writing grants to support programming.Reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.Applicants must have: Valid New York State teaching license. Technology Education or CTE-based certifications preferredAt least five years classroom teaching experienceAbility to work collaboratively within school and district settings as well as across school districts and with community/professional development partners Experience with curriculum developmentExperience with hands-on inquiry instructionKnowledge of current best-practices STEM/STEAM educationExperience with the use of tools and equipment typically used in Maker SpacesExperience coaching teachers and leading professional development Excellent written and public speaking skillsIt is the policy of this District to provide, through a positive and effective program, equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or use of a recognized guide dog, hearing dog or service dog.
Teacher
Blind Brook
Lower Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed