AP Computer Science & Tech Integrationist

Columbia Independent School; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Independent School, a college-preparatory independent school in Columbia, Missouri, seeks an innovative Computer Science Teacher & Technology Integrationist.

The role combines teaching AP Computer Science and related STEM skills with leading technology integration across the campus. You will collaborate with teachers, manage devices, support IT vendors, and help students build practical IT competencies for real-world problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in educational technology or related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
• Commitment to the success of every student.
• Proven collaborator and team member.
• Self-starter who is driven to add value to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Teach AP Computer Science or similar courses in the Upper School.
• Teach STEM skills (coding, web design, Scratch, Tinkercad, 3D printing, Lego robotics, Microbits programming, engineering design).
• Attend faculty, divisional, and in‑service meetings as scheduled.
• Update and create curriculum in conjunction with department and division goals.
• Collaborate with MS/US teachers to enrich grade‑level curricula and develop cross‑curricular projects.
• Commitment to digital citizenship and ethical technology use, including responsible AI awareness.
• Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a member of the faculty.
• Support the installation and troubleshoot day‑to‑day technology issues for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors and vendors related to IT.
• Manage the school’s G Suite accounts and shared file structures, and assist staff in the use of these systems.
• Manage and support the learning management and student information systems (Blackbaud) and assist staff in the use of these systems.
• Manage and support the school’s hardware and components, including Chromebooks, Apple products, phone systems, printers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Collaborate with the middle/upper school STEM teachers to establish continuity with the curriculum and advance the creative needs and growth of the program, including the design of elective courses related to computer programming or other technologies.
• Set up Audio Visual equipment, as needed.
• Attend professional development opportunities.
• Model life‑long learning through personal and professional growth.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Self-starter

Commitment to student success

Digital citizenship & ethical tech use

Education

Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in educational technology

Tools

G Suite

Blackbaud

Learning management system (LMS)

Device management (Chromebooks/Apple)

Job description

Columbia Independent School, a college-preparatory independent school in Columbia, Missouri, seeks an innovative Computer Science Teacher & Technology Integrationist.

The role combines teaching AP Computer Science and related STEM skills with leading technology integration across the campus. You will collaborate with teachers, manage devices, support IT vendors, and help students build practical IT competencies for real-world problem solving.