Teacher: Computer Science
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in education required; proficiency in teaching computer science.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Responsibilities
- Develop and present lessons in computer science and digital citizenship.
- Evaluate student performance and implement improvement plans.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Title Code:
Teacher: Computer Science
This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Prepares, administers and corrects assessments. Evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, prepares and presents lessons, assignments and instructional materials to students in an appropriate manner.
- Provides instruction that includes but is not limited to: computer literacy, computer maintenance, and digital citizenship.
- Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies to include lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to effective learning and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
- Keeps attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy Administrative Regulation.
- Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
- Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
- May serve on special committees.
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
- Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
- Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
- Supports the student organization of computer science and cyber security related clubs and events.
- Takes all necessary safe precautions to protect students and materials of instruction.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience
- None
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques.
- Knowledge of materials in field of specialization. Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
- Knowledge of operating systems and networking fundamentals.
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer programming concepts in one or more languages (Java, Python, C++ etc.).
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic web development languages and techniques (HTML/CSS, Javascript etc.).
- Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
- Ability to infuse modern technology & software into the classroom.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems, electronic grade reporting/gradebook, electronic teacher/parent communication tools, and ability to use instructional technology hardware and software.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
- Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Driving Requirements
- N/A
LEADERSHIP ROLE
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- None:
Travel Requirements
- N/A
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date: 5/1/2019 Established Date: 5/1/2019 Title Code: C01900 Title: TEACHER: COMPUTER SCIENCE Alternate Title: Teacher: Computer Science Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
ORGANIZATION
Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum & Assessments Department: Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit: I Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07
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Essential Job: Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Educational Services Sub-Function: Teacher
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