Teacher-Programming and Web Development 9-12 (Anticipated)

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

About The Position

Teach students to build, maintain and repair both computer and networking systems. Teach students to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Novell/Windows networks. Teach students how to configuration and maintain a web server as well as design and maintain a website Teach occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field. Develop lesson plans and organized class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time. Demonstrate occupational materials, equipment, instruments, and processes using stand or teacher-prepared models, mock ups, sketches, and other instructional aides. Guide students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities. Provide individual and group instruction appropriate t the needs of the students and the requirements of the activities being performed. Instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of instruments and equipment. Control storage, maintains standard of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual student progress. Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in the course being taught, as well as prepare progress reports. Other assigned duties. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (3-4 months)

Requirements

Associate degree or higher degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught
Needs to have, or be prepared to obtain, a Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher License in Programming and Web Development (The Preliminary License requires passing score of at least 70% on a written test and performance test; and a passing score on the vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST) or the Communication and Literacy Skills Test
Four years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to programming & web development
No teaching experience required
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Teach students to build, maintain and repair both computer and networking systems.
Teach students to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Novell/Windows networks.
Teach students how to configuration and maintain a web server as well as design and maintain a website
Teach occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
Develop lesson plans and organized class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
Demonstrate occupational materials, equipment, instruments, and processes using stand or teacher-prepared models, mock ups, sketches, and other instructional aides.
Guide students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities.
Provide individual and group instruction appropriate t the needs of the students and the requirements of the activities being performed.
Instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of instruments and equipment.
Control storage, maintains standard of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual student progress.
Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in the course being taught, as well as prepare progress reports.
Other assigned duties.