Teacher / STEAM

Applications due

January 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Supervisor

Principal, Spencer Elementary School

Endorsement(s)

Elementary Education ()

Contract length

200 days

Compensation

Salary based on experience and education level per Roane County salary schedule. Expected range: $40,838 (0 years + Bachelor's) - $71,637 (35 years + Doctorate).

Health and basic life insurance provided through West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency. Health insurance premiums, which vary by plan and coverage level, split 80/20 between employer and employee. Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.

Position requires enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System through West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board. New enrollees contribute 6% of gross salary with a matching contribution by the Board of 7.5%. Vestment requires 10 years of qualified service. Withdraw of employee contributions available upon leaving employment with a WV county board of education if deisred.

15 annual days of personal leave provided, pro-rated for those hired after the start of the current employment term. Up to 4 days may be used each school year without cause pursuant to state and local policies.

Pro-rated local attendance incentive (up to $500) provided for those who use fewer than 6 days of personal leave each school year.

State attendance incentive ($500) provided for those who use 4 or fewer days of personal leave each school year.

Additional benefits at the employee's expense.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education required

Certificate or degree in STEAM Education required

Deomonstrated knowledge of science, technology, engineering, arts integration, and mathematics content.

Experience working with elementary-age students in the area of STEAM.

Experience with coding, robotics, makerspace tools, or digital design.

Experience implementing technology-rich instruction or digital literacy initiatives.

Training in project-based learning or inquiry-based instruction.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a rigorous, standards-aligned STEAM curriculum.

Provide hands-on, inquiry-based instruction that promotes exploration, experimentation, and innovation.

Incorporate technology tools such as coding programs, robotics, digital media, engineering kits, and design software.

Plan and facilitate project-based learning activities that integrate multiple STEAM disciplines.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to support cross-curricular integration of STEAM concepts.

Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that encourages student curiosity and risk-taking.

Assess and monitor student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessments.

Manage STEAM classroom materials, lab equipment, and technology resources.

Participate in professional development to stay current on best practices in STEAM education.

Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.

Perform additional duties as assigned by administration.