Computer Teacher
Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm

• 10-Month Position Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

• 182 days Lunch 50 minutes/ 25 minutes when on duty

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To offer an enriched computer education to elementary students utilizing the computer lab, Smartboard and various mobile devices; assist teachers with technology integration in lesson planning and provide support; maintain the appropriate use of the computer classrooms in accordance with the SJSD Acceptable Use Policy; Encourage creative thinking with challenging technological and graphics projects. Maintain hardware and software in labs.

• Use relevant technology to support student instruction. Use relevant knowledge of the developments in technology including equipment, software and current educational advances with apps, cloud and web based objectives

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of progressive learning tools; Oversee and guide students with a comprehensive technology education in computer and web use; Utilize a variety of instructional strategies in computer lessons
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; Develop schemes of work and lesson plans that support the programs; Research, implement and account new technologies with Technology Coordinator; Assist with updating the Technology Plan. Foresee and develop new initiatives related to educational technology
• Collaborate with the classroom teachers in preparing interdisciplinary lessons.
• Provide an enriched classroom environment that enables students to learn productively.
• Suggest programs, web-based applications and materials for the computer classroom and labs while maintaining inventory.
• Work with Technology Coordinator to develop a Technology Plan and prepare long range goals that includes hardware and software acquisitions.
• On-going maintenance and monitoring inventory of printers, computers and all support equipment and materials; insure equipment is in working order and inventory is sufficient
• Provide tutorials for students as needed, fill in schedule as needed in accordance to the needs of the Educational department.

• Work with students to create the senior yearbook

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Request and/or recommend software or apps based upon the educational needs of the students and relevant technologies in the field

• Assess software prior to use and be familiarized with web subscriptions

• Assess student progress in related areas and develop improvement strategies

• Work with Media Assistant to create yearbook using desktop publishing

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess the ability and flexibility to work with Technology Team, staff, and students of varying abilities. Operate in a cooperative manner accordingly.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A or B.S in Education or Technology Education

• M.A. in Education of Hearing Impaired or Deaf and hard of Hearing

• NYS Certification in Deaf Education

• N-6 or Early childhood Education certification preferred

• Ability to communicate in Sign Language (as per personnel policy)

• Specialized course work in Technology Education preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google, Windows 10, MacOS, IPads, Buncee, Code, (but not limited to) Smartboard/Notebook Technology, web-based applications