CTE - Computer Science Teacher @ Mt Holly Middle

Definition

Under general supervision, provides extensive expertise to teach Computer Science courses as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. Designs and implements an effective and appropriate educational and vocational training program for assigned students to prepare them for employment; works collaboratively with pupils, parents, support staff, administrators, health organizations, agencies, and community groups to enhance the training and employment opportunities for students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans.

• Work directly with students to understand the concepts of programming.

• Instruct students on the concepts of cybersecurity and networking.

• Train students how to code.

• Follow all safety procedures.

• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students.

• Teach students how to use visual programming languages.

• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Create lessons based on standards from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)

and the North Carolina Essential Standards for Career & Technical Education.

• Provide learning experiences and teach the course of study prescribed by the District and State approved curriculum. 

• Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.

• Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.

• Facilitate simulated work-based learning activities by partnering with departments throughout the school. 

• Establish and maintain standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.

• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students and keep appropriate records.

• Prepare students for life after high school by introducing them to the different options available to them in the workforce, military and/or college.

• Implement classroom policies and procedures that emulate workplace policies and procedures to help ready to students

for the workforce.

• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and innovative thinking

capabilities of students.

• Select and requisition instructional materials; maintains inventory records.

• Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities; supervise students in fieldwork.

• Participate in faculty and/or district committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

• Perform other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skill,s and Abilities

• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.

• Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children, etc. 

• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability and desire to seek and pass on knowledge to others in an educational/learning environment.

• Proficiency in common computer desktop applications required.

• Teach and demonstrate a “Safety First” environment.

• Knowledge of emerging trends, resources, and technology related to the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

industry.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

• Knowledge of NC CTE Essential Standards.

• Knowledge of Gaston County Schools’ Strategic Plan.

• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.

• Knowledge of Gaston County Schools’ policies, rules, and regulations.

• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.

• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.

• Ability to manage a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.  Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc. using prescribed format.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.  

• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages, including medical terminology.

• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

• Ability to manage instructional time.

• Ability to manage student behavior.

• Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the learning of students.

• Ability to monitor student performance.

• Ability to interact within the educational environment.

• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

• Ability to use hands while demonstrating how to safely use the different types of warehouse equipment that are used to move product and supplies in, out, and around the warehouse.

• Ability to teach the proper lifting techniques safely to students.

• Ability to teach the safety and proper usage of the different types of ladders.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, walking, standing, talking, lifting, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records, processes, and do extensive reading and research.

The work includes biohazards and/or risks for potential job-related injury, such as those found in a laboratory or warehouse environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in the area of licensure with four years of industry-related work experience within the

past eight years, or,

•  Bachelor’s degree in the area of licensure with two years of industry-related work experience within the

past five years.

•  Professionals with work experience and industry credentials would also be considered.

Reports To:  Principal

Classification: Exempt

Salary:    North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule (www.ncpublicschools.org)

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of

all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

If offered a position, prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Created 06/2025 RParker