Computer Literacy Teacher

Teacher Salary Range: Step 1 $43,500 commensurate with experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To be committed to helping students transition between childhood and adolescence with a primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Common Core and applicable curriculum.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• To develop and maintain a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school district.
• To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the supervisor.
• To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations if the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• To evaluate student progression a regular basis.
• To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
• To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board of Education policy.
• To maintain confidentiality.
• To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• To assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• To adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• To establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• To confer with parents or guardians, other school personnel, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• To use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• To properly manage and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• To manage and assist teacher aides and volunteers.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position; salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.