Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Teacher - Grades 7-12

Ware Junior/Senior High School is seeking an innovative, student-centered educator to lead our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program in grades 7-12. The successful candidate will provide students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences through PLTW Gateway and PLTW Engineering courses that inspire creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. This teacher will build a cohesive STEM pathway by teaching middle school Gateway Computer Science courses-including App Creators (AC) and Computer Science for Innovators and Makers (CSIM)-while also teaching high school PLTW Engineering courses, including Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Principles of Engineering (POE), and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). Using PLTW''s nationally recognized Activity-, Project-, and Problem-Based (APB) instructional model, students will develop skills in computational thinking, programming, engineering design, CAD modeling, robotics, automation, manufacturing systems, physical computing, prototyping, and design thinking while solving authentic real-world challenges. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach PLTW Gateway and PLTW Engineering courses for students in grades 7-12.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on, project-based learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
• Guide students through computational thinking, programming, engineering design, mobile app development, physical computing, manufacturing systems, CAD, robotics, automation, and prototyping.
• Facilitate the engineering design process, helping students move from ideation to testing, refinement, and final solutions.
• Integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science concepts into authentic, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and support all students in developing confidence as innovators and problem solvers.
• Utilize industry-standard technologies, including Autodesk Inventor, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC equipment, robotics platforms, microcontrollers, and other engineering and makerspace technologies as available.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging engineering lab, makerspace, and computer science learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen district STEM programming and create seamless learning experiences across grade levels.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, higher education institutions, and career pathway organizations to expand student learning opportunities.
• Participate in PLTW professional development and implement the curriculum with fidelity while adapting instruction to meet student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Support the district''s vision for college, career, and civic readiness by preparing students with the technical and professional skills needed for future success.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Massachusetts teaching license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Technology Education, Computer Science, STEM Education, or a related field.

COMPENSATION $54,373-$93,870, commensurate with experience