Computer Science Teacher - Concord Intermediate (5 and 6 Grades)

Concord Community Schools•Elkhart, IN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Create a learning environment where fifth and sixth grade students explore computer science concepts through hands-on experiences, collaboration, innovation, and real-world application. The teacher will design and deliver instruction aligned to Indiana Academic Standards for Computer Science while integrating critical thinking, STEM connections, and 21st-century skills.

Requirements

Appropriate certification as required by the Indiana Department of Education.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, excellent teaching skills, interpersonal relations skills, time management and organizational skills
Must be compassionate, patient, observant, detail-oriented, creative and think outside the box.
Coach students individually or as a group; communicate with parents and other teachers about a student’s progress

Nice To Haves

Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and use audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
Review, analyze and evaluate the student’s history, background, learning ability and assessment to meet the individual educational needs.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop lesson plans and research different curriculum methods to implement that is coherent, purposeful and engaging.
Prepare a teaching outline for the course of study, assign lessons, and correct homework assignments.
Administer tests to evaluate student’s progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Maintain discipline in the classroom and in other school activities.
Discuss student’s academic and behavior problems with parents and suggest remedial action.
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Keep attendance and grade records.
Other duties as assigned.