CTE Teacher - Middle School Computer Science and Information Technology

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and provides for appropriate classroom learning experiences for students in courses such as Introduction to Office Productivity, Office Productivity Applications, Digital Literacy, Computer Science Discoveries, Coding in Minecraft, and Career Exploration (Computer Science Related). The role aims to foster an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development for student success. Responsibilities include supervising students, monitoring and evaluating outcomes, and interacting with students, parents, staff, and the community. The teacher will develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet diverse student needs, maintain records, follow procedures, and ensure the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps.
Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points.
Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school.
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate and inspire students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly instructional environment.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and in other school environments.
Ability to maintain files and records.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
Computer Science, Information, Information and Computer Technology (ICT), Information Technology, Computer Science Education, STEM Education, Mathematics (with tech integration experience), Instructional Technology/Educational Technology, Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship background.
Two years of related work experience; OR Associates degree; AND Four years of related work experience.
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in teaching content area per NCDPI CTE manual.

Nice To Haves

Holds current Intuit QuickBooks certification.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides appropriate classroom learning experiences for students.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and the community.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Monitors the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Serves as an Adviser/co-Adviser for the school's chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.
Utilizes assessment strategies aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards.
Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school district.
Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
Uses an understanding of learning and development and establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation.
Creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences of students.
Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
Performs other duties, as assigned.