2026-2027 Middle Level STEM / Project Lead the Way Teacher

POSITION:  Middle Level STEM Project Lead the Way Teacher - job code 52100

Terms of Employment: 10 Month Employee - temporary if hired after contractual start date

Salary:  Current teacher salary schedule

REPORTS TO: Principal 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.
• Have an understanding of engineering process and concepts and the ability to follow curriculum in mechanical, civil and space engineering. Additional Requirements:
• Math Skills: You must understand complex mathematical analysis, calculus, and other   mathematics for design and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical Skills: The ability to understand mechanical concepts and processes easily, as well as use equipment and tools will help you in your profession.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Engineers work to develop new solutions to problems. You will need the skills to identify the source of the problem and create and test solutions.
• Must be available to attend a two week training in the summer to become certified to teach Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses.
• Must follow PLTW curriculum and embed all materials recommended by PLTW into the lessons. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Participates in advisory committee meetings at least semi-annually to insure that all training is relevant and current, utilizing a committee which has been approved by the CTE Supervisor.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional deportment and appearance.
• Emulates the highest professional ethics and practices; skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Qualifications: 

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and hold or be eligible for a Delaware educator certificate in Technology Education, Physics, Physical Science, Middle School Science, Secondary Mathematics, or Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) Engineering and Technology.
  • REQUIREMENT: Before teaching PLTW courses, instructor must attend PLTW licensed training during the summer.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.  Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators:  Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904.  Phone (302) 672-1500