Specialist Teacher

Universal Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Universal Family of Charter Schools is seeking a Specialist Teacher – Computer Science in Philadelphia, PA to deliver engaging computer science instruction and foster a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching how computers work, writing programs, maintaining records, and developing projects aligned with curricula that reflect diverse student backgrounds.

This full-time, 10-month position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $86,000 annually and requires PA

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid PA Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Experience as a teacher in an urban environment.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and multicultural awareness.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
• Understand current trends and best practices in teaching.
• Knowledge of school policies and confidential matter handling.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
• Teach how to write computer programs and algorithms.
• Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Create projects designed to enhance classroom activities.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula reflecting diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Utilize professional development opportunities to increase computer science knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Work with administration and technology team to ensure initiatives are met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multicultural awareness

Data analysis

Collaboration

Time management

Education

PA Certification

Job description

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Specialist Teacher

Teacher Philadelphia, PA, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $86,000.00 Annually

Job Title:Specialist Teacher – Computer Science

Supervisor Job Title:Principal

Employment Status:Full-time; 10-Month

FLSA Status: Salary

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
• Teach how to write computer programs and algorithms.
• Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Create projects designed to enhance classroom activities.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Utilize professional development opportunities to increase computer science knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Work with the administration and technology team to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification: Valid PA Certification in area of specialty preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a teacher in an urban environment.
• Acceptable criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
  resident alien status.
• Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
• Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in teaching.
• Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation,
  creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision‑making processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
• Be student focused.
• Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction.
• Understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
• Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of school policy and procedures.
• Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Work well without close supervision and with little direction.
• Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
• Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.