CTE - Computer Science Teacher (Artificial Intelligence) @ North Gaston High Leadership Academy

Gaston County Schools•Dallas, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides extensive expertise to teach Information Technology and Computer Science courses as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. Designs and implements an effective and appropriate educational and vocational training program for assigned students to prepare them for employment; works collaboratively with pupils, parents, support staff, administrators, health organizations, agencies, and community groups to enhance the training and employment opportunities for students.

Requirements

Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children, etc.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
Ability to manage a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc. using a prescribed format.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical terminology.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to manage instructional time.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the learning of students.
Ability to monitor student performance.
Ability to interact within the educational environment.
Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.
Understands the growth and development of high school students.
Associates degree in area of licensure with four years industry-related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree in area of licensure with two years industry-related work experience.
NC Teaching Certification - Licensure Area: (760) Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education, (765) Information Technology Education, or (820) Technology, Engineering, and Design Education
Completion of the 40-hour New Teacher Induction Program approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Division of Career and Technical Education.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans related to Computer Science and Information Technology.
Work directly with students to understand the concepts of programming.
Teach students how to use visual programming languages.
Instruct students on the concepts of Artificial Intelligence.
Train students how to code.
Create lessons based on standards from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the North Carolina Essential Standards for Career & Technical Education.
Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
Follow all safety procedures.
Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Performs other related work as required.