Holyoke STEM Academy - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Academy will offer
students highly engaging, hands-on learning that promotes strong problem solving and
communication skills, which are needed in school and in all occupations.  The Holyoke STEM
Academy will have a strong connection to the two science-themed Linked Learning Academies at
Holyoke High School. The Holyoke STEM Academy, co-located at the Holyoke High School - South
Campus (formerly Dean Technical High School), will serve 250-300 students in grades 6-8.  Ms.
KatieAnne DeMars will be the Holyoke STEM Academy Principal. 

Job description:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills 
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply