What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher- Family Consumer Science position at Allentown School District?
Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690
Qualifications
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree.
- Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in specified curriculum.
- Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
- Experience developing AI-related projects or curriculum.
- Familiarity with specific AI education platforms or resources.
- Experience working in a project-based learning or competency-based education environment.
- Experience with data analysis and using data to inform instructional decisions.
- Experience with coding competitions or extracurricular computer science activities.
- Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development and Implementation (AI-Focused):
- Design, develop, and implement engaging and rigorous high school computer science curricula that integrate AI concepts, principles, and applications.
- Develop project-based learning experiences that allow students to apply computer science skills to solve real-world problems, particularly those related to AI.
- Collaborate with other faculty to integrate AI concepts across different subject areas.
- Continuously update curriculum to reflect advancements in AI and computer science.
- Align curriculum with relevant national and state standards.
- Personalized Learning and Instruction:
- Utilize data-driven insights and AI-powered tools (where applicable) to understand individual student needs, learning styles, and progress.
- Differentiate instruction and provide personalized support to ensure all students achieve mastery of competencies.
- Foster student ownership of their learning and encourage self-reflection.
- Project-Based Learning Facilitation:
- Guide and mentor students through the entire project lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution and presentation.
- Facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving within project groups.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on student projects, focusing on both process and outcomes.
- Assess student learning through project-based rubrics and competency-based assessments.
- Competency-Based Education:
- Clearly define learning competencies and success criteria for computer science topics.
- Develop and utilize varied assessment methods that directly measure student mastery of identified competencies.
- Provide students with clear pathways to demonstrate their learning and progress through the curriculum.
- Track and report student progress based on competency attainment.
- Technology Integration (AI Emphasis):
- Effectively integrate various software, hardware, and AI tools into instruction.
- Guide students in the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Stay current with emerging AI trends and educational technologies.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal and Sick time
- PSERS Retirement Fund
- Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $59,493 - $81,690