Teacher, CTE PLTW Computer Science (Middle School) (25-26)

Summary:  

Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students.  Provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS. Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of Computer Science; assesses and encourages student progress, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

Essential Duties: 

• Demonstrates and teaches Computer Science in a classroom setting using computational analysis and problem solving through mobile app development and/or physical computing.
• Provides instruction and course/program management in the overall knowledge and application of hardware design and software development, allowing students to discover computer science concepts and skills by creating personally relevant, tangible, and shareable projects.
• Teaches knowledge and understanding of careers in Computer Science.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in Computer Science activities and modifies instructional methods to fit student’s individual needs.
• Continues to participate in professional development to stay knowledgeable of current developments in the Computer Science field. This includes, but is not limited to, attending seminars, workshops, and/or participating in professional learning communities (PLC).
• Prepares instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards, maintains equipment, supplies, and other resources and maintains inventory records in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Works with staff and post-secondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways, which prepare students for apprenticeship, licensure, community college, or university degree programs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and leads student experiences in, related student organizations.
• Contributes to the mission of the school by striving to attain school improvement plan and career completer goals.
• Works with employers and community groups to promote and advance technical skills.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, para-educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards.
• Creates and plans effective curriculum based projects and activities correlated with a specific construction concept in mind
• Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work study arrangements
• Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one-on-one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations.
• Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences.
• Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base
• Participates in field trips to post-secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands-on workshops
• Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum

A clear, provisional or lateral entry teaching license in Technology Education ( OR a clear license in mathematics, science, or trade and industry (“A” level – bachelors or higher)

Desirable

Six semester hours or more of instruction in Computer Programming

Training / Certification Requirements:

Completion of Project Lead the Way training (PLTW) required prior to teaching any PLTW course

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree: Examples of Related Degrees: Architecture, Construction, Industrial Design, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, Science, Industrial Arts, Trade and Industrial Education, Graphic Design, Graphic Production, Animation and Visualization, Computer Programming, Game Design and Development, Computer Science, Programming, Game Software Engineering, Simulation and Game Animation, Digital Effects and Animation Technology or Game Art Design and degrees that integrate STEM such as Technology or Engineering (“A” level License)
2. One of the following:
1. 2.5 GPA
2. Required Years of Work Experience: 2 years within past 5 years Examples of Related Work Experience: engineer, construction manager, graphics designer, industrial designer, electronics technician, computer technician, network technician, manufacturing technician, construction related technician, project developer
3. Passing score on the Technology Education (5051) Praxis Exam