Middle School Computer/STEM Teacher

COMPUTERS/STEM TEACHER

Position Purpose:

Highlands School District is seeking a Computers/STEM teacher at Highlands Middle School. This position will be a permanent contracted position.

• Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred
• Preference for individual already certified to teach computers/STEM in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Ideal candidate has experience with computer science and coding

- Creates a learning environment that promotes and encourages inquiry and critical thinking
- Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives

- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction

- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of computer skills to everyday life; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments

- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs and conducts individual and small group instruction as needed

- Maintains familiarity with district and Pennsylvania state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests

- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research

- Organizes and maintains a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures

- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents

- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

- Coordinates with other professional staff members for the purpose of maximizing the uses and effectiveness of computers in student learning activities

- Selects and requisitions materials, supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order

Additional Duties:

- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be an inclusive list

Equipment:

- Uses standard technology equipment

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction

- Knowledge of a wide range of computer-related applications, as well as best practices in incorporating computers into student learning activities

- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed

- Ability to organize and coordinate work

- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

- Ability to engage in reflection with regard to performance and professional growth

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

Certification/License:

- PA State Certification as a computer/STEM teacher

- BCIT PK-12 or Technology Education PK-12

Education:

- Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to teaching assignment

- Master's Degree preferred

Experience:

- Successful prior teaching experience preferred

Highlands is an EOE

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE- goldenrams.com

Work Location: In person