Teacher - Computer Science

About the position

This position plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students and provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure achievement and performance for every child.

Responsibilities

• Provides Instruction
• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
• Provides content development
• Builds for transfer
• Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
• Promotes student engagement
• Monitors student progress
• Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
• Supports students
• Manages the Learning Environment
• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form
• Uses a variety of programs and software applications to complete instructional and administrative tasks
• Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction
• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents
• Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
• Facilitates home-school communication
• Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
• Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
• Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Is punctual
• Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
• Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
• Models correct use of language, oral and written
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implements designated curriculum
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
• Responsible for instructional delivery of Information Technology / Programming / Computer Science pathways
• Works with leadership to develop and deliver Information Technology / Programming / Computer Science courses
• Recruits new students into Information Technology / Programming / Robotics/ Computer Science program
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university required
• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC
• Knowledge of student growth and development
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents related to safety, technology, and educational procedures
• Ability to prepare and communicate effectively through written reports, lesson plans, and correspondence
• Skill in computing and interpreting data, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations
• Proficiency in PC operations and software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Capability to serve as a liaison with various professionals and effectively collaborate with parents and guardians
• Capacity to adapt instructional strategies and provide accommodations to meet individual student needs
• Strong physical capability to manage classroom and student needs, including potential crisis intervention situations

Benefits

• 190 day work year
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s)
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal and sick leave
• Membership in Teachers' Retirement System