Computer Science Teacher (Middle School) 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a Computer Science Educator to instruct students under the direction of the school principal. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans aligned with Indiana standards, teaching computer skills, and assessing student performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, an Indiana teaching license, and experience working with diverse student populations. Strong classroom management and instructional skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of students and faculty.
• Indiana teaching license in Business 5-12 or Computer Education 5-12.
• Ability to adapt instructional materials and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily lesson plans focusing on Computer Science standards.
• Teach students about computer processing and programming.
• Administer assessments to monitor student learning.
• Maintain a positive classroom learning environment.

Skills

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Ability to analyze student data

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the school principal, provides computer science education instruction to students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepare daily lesson plans focusing on Indiana Computer Science standards, course objectives, student performance and student assessments. Lesson plans should follow Curriculum guidelines and requirements of the state, district and school.
• Teach students how computers process and store information. If applicable, teach students to write computer programs, algorithms, programming languages and computer systems design.
• Administer frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning. Examples include: District assessments, classroom exams, homework, projects, essays, classroom discussion.
• Analyze data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning.
• Maintain a positive classroom learning environment and records/reports discipline concerns via the District system.
• Select appropriate instructional tools and maintain accountability records.
• Enter daily attendance on District system.
• Communicate with students and parents concerning their progress.
• Attend staff development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university. Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of students and faculty.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior instructional experience.
• Organized, yet flexible; good management skills; high level of ability to adapt material.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members.
• Must have a working knowledge of state standards, general education curriculum, and IPS curriculum/instruction framework.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Indiana teaching license in Business 5-12 or Computer Education 5-12 and ability to be deemed 'highly qualified' according to the Indiana Department of Education.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.