Media Technology Teacher: Coding & Digital Literacy (6th)

Urbana 6th Grade Center; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 seeks a Media Technology Teacher for the 6th Grade Center in Urbana, IL. The role focuses on delivering media literacy, digital citizenship, coding, robotics, and multimedia production while integrating technology across core subjects.

The teacher will assess student progress, maintain records, and communicate with families. Collaboration with building principals and MTSS staff is essential to support diverse learners and district goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with Illinois teaching endorsement.
• 2–3 years of middle level teaching experience.
• Experience with LMS and educational software.
• Knowledge of STEM/STEAM and project-based learning; coding familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Teach media technology and integrate tech into core subjects.
• Develop engaging lessons on media literacy and digital citizenship.
• Instruct coding, robotics, and multimedia production.
• Assess student learning and maintain records.
• Communicate with parents about progress.
• Collaborate with MTSS team to support diverse learners.

Skills

Educational technology knowledge

Coding languages

Media literacy

Classroom management

Communication skills

Inspire students

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Digital citizenship

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree with teaching endorsement

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Educational software

Video editing

Graphic design

Job description

Urbana School District #116 seeks a Media Technology Teacher for the 6th Grade Center in Urbana, IL. The role focuses on delivering media literacy, digital citizenship, coding, robotics, and multimedia production while integrating technology across core subjects.

The teacher will assess student progress, maintain records, and communicate with families. Collaboration with building principals and MTSS staff is essential to support diverse learners and district goals.