What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Instructor position at Greater Lowell Technical High School?
Primary Purpose of Position:
To work cooperatively with and under the director of the Cluster Chairperson/Director in the development of and implementation of
individualized instruction.
Major Responsibilities:
1.Participate in the development of individualized curriculum
2.Implement individualization techniques
3.Develop and implement individualized testing and student assessment
4.Maintain a classroom/shop which is conductive to learning
5.Manage an effective learning environment
6.Maintain an accurate and up-to-date instructional binder including all policies, procedures and other related information
7.Maintain and update Scope and Sequence as instructional materials are added or deleted in alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
8.Maintain and update Competency Lists (as well as Task Lists for Vocational-Technical Programs) as technological changes occur in alignment with state standards
9.Maintain daily and/or weekly grades on all students
10.Maintain daily attendance for each class assigned
11.Assist in monitoring students between classes
12.Maintain equipment, tools, furniture, etc. in all instructional areas and report any losses or damage immediately
13.Remain current with changes in industry, technology and education
14.Attend conferences, seminars, workshops related to field(s) of instruction
15.Write new curriculum or modify existing curriculum as program changes in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
16.Maintain up-to-date competency reporting system
17.Ensure all grade sheets, verification sheets, etc. are completed as directed and turned in on time
18.Maintain up-to-date Curriculum Binder(s) containing all instructional materials, ie. Worksheets, charts, graphs, quizzes, tests, LAPs, CAPs, Learning Guides pertaining to all courses to which he/she is assigned to teach
19.Maintain a secure learning environment guaranteeing that teaching areas are locked when the area is not being used
20.Utilize I.M.C. and S.M. C. for research and related projects
21.Supervise students and assume total responsibility for all students during time assigned. Never leave a class uncovered.
22.Arrive at class/shop before regularly scheduled time to guarantee classes begin on time
23.Arrive at duty on time to guarantee supervision is provided
24.Make effective use of preparation time
25.Assign Homework in accordance with Cluster/Department policy and the Teacher Handbook
26.Follow individual Cluster Policy and Procedures
27.Maintain desk in Resource Area and/or classroom in neat and orderly fashion
28.Follow all directives and guidelines in the Teacher Handbook
29.Complete professional improvement as outlined in the Teachers’ Contract
30.Assist in the development of departmental budget and in the preparation of purchase orders, quotes and bids
31.Perform additional assigned tasks as directed by immediate supervisor, Assistant Superintendent/Principal or Superintendent-Director
Organization Relationships:
1.Is responsible directly to Cluster Chairperson/Director
2.Must work cooperatively with all teachers (especially those within his/her cluster), Guidance Counselors, Testing Director, Administrators, Professional and Support Staff
3.Supervises the work of students and aides where applicable
Qualifications (Preparations, Experience, Competencies, Personal Attributes):
1. MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Educator’s license in Programming and Web development or minimum of an associates degree and 4 years of experience related to programming and web development.
2.Ability to develop new instructional materials
3. Ability to revise and modify existing curriculum materials
4. Excellent management and organizational skills
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Excellent interpersonal relations skills
7. Some experience operating Computer Hardware and knowledge of software
Salary : $57,680 - $116,997