What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary English/History teacher position at Idaho State Department of Education?
North Idaho STEM Charter Academy, a public charter school of choice, is seeking a secondary English / History teacher for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. This is a new position added due to enrollment growth at our school. Teacher Responsibilities
- Be an active contributor to our culture of high expectations for all students
- Develop and implement inquiry-based curriculum and instructional practices consistent with STEM Charter Academy's instructional guidelines and Idaho Standards
- Actively engage all students in their own learning through instructional practices
- Share your enthusiasm and passion for your subject matter
- Know each student well - create productive and positive relationships
- Be a master of classroom management
- Assess students' learning regularly in accordance with school policy, examine student data, and refine instructional and classroom practices as needed
- Provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and students' progress
- Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents, and stakeholders
- Track critical student information and maintain accurate student records
- Actively participate in professional development
- Collaborate with other STEM Charter Academy teachers to improve instructional practices; share best practices
- Demonstrate commitment to STEM Charter Academy's mission, vision, value statements, core practices and benchmarks, policies and procedures, operation instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of character
- Adhere to Idaho State Code of Ethics Position Type : 1.0 FTE Positions Available : 1 Application Procedure : A complete application will include each of the following : 1.Letter of introduction stating personal qualifications, experiences, and specific reasons for your interest in STEM Charter Academy. 2.Certified Application available at stemcharter.org at the Employment link. 3.Letters of recommendation (3 preferred) 4.Application deadline : March 15, 2025
- Contract begins August 25, 2025 5.Submit via US mail to : Scott Thomson, Executive Director PO Box 434 Rathdrum, ID 83858-5129 Office (208) 687-8002; Fax (208) 687-6167 stemcharter.org Salary and benefits package is available upon request and is based on experience. STEM Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications - Candidates must :
- Be certified to teach in public schools, either in Idaho or in another state with a willingness to transfer certification to Idaho
- Meet or be willing to meet HQT requirements in assigned subjects
- Maintain an unyielding commitment to students' learning : No limits, no excuses!
- Demonstrate passion for the content and enthusiasm for taking students to a deeper level in it
- Be determined to reflect on and improve instructional practice
- Thrive in an intellectually challenging and rewarding charter school environment
- Know how to analyze and manage data to improve instruction
- Be willing to sponsor and attend student activities outside of the classroom
- Multiple endorsements preferred MISSION : The mission of North Idaho STEM Charter Academy is to prepare students, through rigorous and relevant content, to be productive and successful citizens by developing a strong work ethic and the higher-level critical thinking skills needed to solve problems in the real world. Contact Information : Scott Thomson, Executive Director Phone : 208-687-8002 Email : mailto : sthomson@northidahostem.org Website : stemcharter.org
