CTE Computer Science Instructor

The Computer Science Instructor is responsible for providing instruction on a wide range of computer science courses, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. The Computer Science instructor will implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for secondary students and support the designated curriculum area.

• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent content in computing/computer science
• One (1) or more years successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)
• Valid Arkansas Teacher Certification with a computer science endorsement
• Demonstrated skill and dexterity in working with business machines and equipment
• Demonstrates commitment to all aspects of computing both in their subject specialism and in other areas of the curriculum
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Instructs students through effective differentiated teaching methods to ensure comprehension and mastery of content
• Prepares engaging and challenging lesson plans
• Reviews and researches all curriculum requirements for the particular grade level and coordinates with other computer science instructors in the high school
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and paper while maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Enhances course content in the form of remediation, modification and enrichment
• Prepares appropriate instructional aids and display materials to enhance learning
• Instructs pupils in importance and significance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits in obtaining and retaining employment in business
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Effectively manages the learning environment so that it is conducive to learning
• Assists with student management through the building, grounds and/or other facilities and effectively communicates with students, parents and other stakeholders via verbal and written communication
• Collaborates with other teachers to support student achievement and student retention
• Performs other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor

Physical Demands:       

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.