STEAM Teacher for Aquaponics Education at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: STEAM Teacher for Aquaponics Education Classification: REA Reports To: Director of Curriculum and Instruction and/or designee Position Goal: The STEAM Teacher for Aquaponics Education will develop and deliver standards-aligned, hands-on learning experiences that introduce Reading School District students to aquaponics, sustainable food systems, and related STEAM concepts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties: 1. Collaborate with the Curriculum Department to develop and implement a K�12 aquaponics curriculum aligned to Pennsylvania STEELS standards and district instructional priorities. 2. Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to connect aquaponics experiences to classroom curriculum and grade-level learning standards. 3. Deliver engaging, inquiry-based STEAM lessons in elementary and middle schools that use aquaponics to develop students' understanding of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, environmental sustainability, and systems thinking. 4. Design and facilitate hands-on field trip experiences at the Aquaponics Learning Center that connect classroom learning to authentic investigation, experimentation, data collection, and problem-solving. 5. Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of a diverse population of students. 6. Develop age-appropriate learning experiences that encourage students to observe, question, investigate, analyze data, design solutions, and communicate their findings. 7. Work in partnership with aquaponics operations staff to ensure that the learning environment, systems, and student experiences are safe, functional, productive, and instructionally meaningful; this position is not responsible for the day-to-day operation or management of the facility. 8. Provide for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required. 9. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions, laboratory sessions, and field trips. 10. Support student engagement with the aquaponics system as a living laboratory and model of sustainable food production. 11. Maintain instructional materials, resources, and learning activities and use feedback and student learning data to continuously improve the program. 12. Promote awareness of aquaponics, STEAM learning, environmental sustainability, and related college and career opportunities throughout the District. 13. Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities. 14. Maintain open and effective communication with central administration, school leaders, teachers, community partners, families, and other stakeholders regarding the development, implementation, and advancement of District aquaponics programming. 15. Perform all duties consistent with Pennsylvania School Code and district policies. 16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to travel to more than one work location SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: ? Bachelor's Degree or higher. ? Experience developing and delivering hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM or science instruction. ? Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in aquaponics, hydroponics, agriculture, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields. ? Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and instructional design skills. ? Ab