Location:
Reading School District Position Title: Computer Science Teacher
Classification: REA
Reports To: Building Principal
Position Goal: To develop in each student a foundation in computer science including logic, problem solving, programming concepts and a coding language. To prepare all students to be active and informed contributors to our increasingly technological society whether they pursue careers in technology or not. The position emphasizes computer science as a liberal art, a subject that provides students with a critical lens for interpreting the world around them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors or Masters Degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate - Secondary (7-12) or Middle (4-8)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

REASONING ABILITY:
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary; light lifting – up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience.
EVALUATION: The employee will be formally supervised and evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Building Principal.
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.