ROBOTICS AND DESIGN TEACHER - SWAMPSCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Swampscott Middle School is looking for a dynamic educator for our 5th-8th grade Robotics and Design classes, which are part of our specialist “wheel.”  Our Robotics and Design room includes a variety of LEGO components, mBots, and a classroom set of PC laptops. 

We are looking for someone who will create a classroom environment that is engaging and encourages increased awareness, practice, and interest in technology, design, and robotics.   An effective teacher will leverage thoughtful approaches to teaching (e.g. Universal Design for Learning), and project-based learning experiences, and will guide students toward mastery of curriculum standards. 

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

1. License or eligibility for Licensure in Technology/Engineering, Instructional Technology, 5-8 Math, or 5-8 General Science. 
2. Working knowledge of GSuite for Education

Candidates should have experience in at least three of the following:

1. Teaching courses in programming, ideally LEGO, Scratch, or mBlock.
2. Using computer applications to support math and/or science curriculum.
   (Students are 1:1 on Chromebooks in the building)
3. Teaching design programs, ideally SketchUp and Tinkercad. 
4. Collaborating with other educators to create multi-disciplinary, technology-enhanced projects. 
5. Basic PC troubleshooting
6. Using the Understanding by Design template to create high-quality units

Physical Requirements:

This position may require long periods of sitting, talking, or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet lights as are found in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: Robotics and Design are currently one of 6 specialist courses at SMS that also includes PE/Wellness, Music, Art, Computers, Tech Ed. 

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.