Job Description:
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
 (Posted: 04/09/2025)
 
POSITION: Middle School Technology/Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
 
SCHOOL/LOCATION: Hoech Middle School                             
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Technology Education Certification/PLTW Certification is preferred. Or any teacher certification with ability to attain Middle School PLTW Certification. Training will be provided. 
 
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

 
Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule 
 
JOB TITLE: Middle School Technology and Project Lead the Way/Gateway Teacher
 
Position Summary:  Provides classroom instruction for middle school technology, as well as Project Lead the Way/Gateway courses. PLTW/Gateway  is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program that exposes students to hands-on activities, projects, and problem-based learning that have real world application.          
                 
REPORTS TO:   Principal                             
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:
 

• Teaches a variety of technology courses that may include robotics, video production, web design, and computer literacy
• Teaches PLTW/Gateway courses that may include Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, Energy and the Environment, Flight and Space, Science of Technology, Magic of Electrons, Green Architecture, and Medical Detectives
• Implements curriculum content/objectives that emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning
• Expands the STEM initiative at the middle school level, especially reaching out to underrepresented groups
• Embeds relevant technological resources
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and  in group settings.
• Assesses student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.

For More Information, Please Visit & Apply on the Ritenour School District's Website - Employment Page.