Technology Teacher - High School

Cheektowaga Sloan Union Free District • Buffalo, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that recognizes the unique needs and talents of all students by combining character education with a curriculum based on engaging learning opportunities and critical thinking. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child in order to create lifelong learners who are best prepared for college, career and beyond.

Requirements

• Appropriate NYSED Certification in Technology
• Experience at the high school level with engineering and robotics preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials; promotes problem solving, critical thinking, and classroom safety
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
• Prepares, administers, and corrects student evaluations and assessments; evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
• Regularly confers with parents and students regarding progress/needs of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Procedures
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities; maintains the Technology lab classroom including all tools and machines
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level