• Job Description

  Req#: 5172301

  2025-2026 STEM Facilitator @ Horn Elementary

  (Internal employees must use the internal link to login & apply.)

  https://aisd.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx

  Primary Purpose:

  To help students learn content and/or skills that will contribute to their development.

  Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
  • Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification
  • ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year

  Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • A proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively
  • Evidence of productive experience with problem-based learning
  • Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position
  • Proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration at a high level

  Experience:

  • Two (2) years’ leadership experience
  • Two (2) years’ experience working with STEM preferred
  • Five (5) years’ experience working with at-risk adolescent students preferred
  • Experience with marketing, networking and branding preferred

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  Program Management

  • Model and provide training/workshops of PBL strategies and lessons to STEM staff, students, parents, and the Middle School Feeder Pattern.
  • Track progress and provide interventions to ensure STEM student progress in a timely manner.
  • Market and recruit business partnerships, STEM teachers, students and their families.
  • Seek out and host events that foster STEM exposure and experience including competitions and showcases.
  • Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to promote STEM in the district, state, and nation.
  • Implement and facilitate STEM school wide rollout.
  • Attend all STEM competitions, practices, and maintain a strong social media presence.
  • Collect data for program evaluation by surveying students and employees to assess the efficacy of the program on achievement, support, and school climate and culture.
  • Maintain daily and monthly statistics using online platforms such as School City and Schoology on targeted students and submit reports regularly to the campus principal and District STEM Facilitator, Science Coordinators, and Director of Instruction.
  • Market and recruit STEM teachers to engage students and their families.
  • Model and train appropriate problem-solving strategies for all teachers.
  • Track progress of targeted students using data to develop and hold interventions to ensure their progress.
  • Seek out and host events that foster STEM exposure and experience.
  • Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to promote STEM.
  • Help implement STEM school-wide by working with Specialists and Dept. Chairs.

  Secondary Only

  • Teach 1-2 sections of Intro to Basic Design with emphasis on STEM Competitions: Sea Perch, SECME, Robotics, and the Science and Engineering Fair.
  • Maintain/build business partnerships as members of CITGO STEM Advisory Board.

  Other

  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
  • Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

  Evaluation

  • Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

  Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

  Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

  Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

  Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

  Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

  This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required

  The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

  Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

  Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

  2025-2026 Salary Schedule

  Minimum teacher salary is $64,100

  2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule

  Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

  Certified teacher sign-on bonus:

  Certified Teacher - Any field - $4,000

  Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Assignment) - $5,000

  Bilingual Certified Teacher - $5,000

  Certified Teacher with existing TIA Designation - $8,000

  Bonus payment delivered in two (2) installments-50% (9/30/25), 50% (9/30/26)

  Sign-on Bonus eligibility ends July 17, 2025

  (Internal employees: Set your account to Internal before applying.)

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• About the company

  Elsik is divided into two campuses: the main campus, and the Alief Elsik Ninth Grade Center, which serves ninth graders.

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