Computer Science Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct students on object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Python, Mobile Application Development, Web programming (JavaScript, PHP, MySQL) and other relevant technologies.
• 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 students how to write computer programs, algorithms, and programming languages.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in database administration, computer networking, software development, and cyber security.
• Demonstrates knowledge of planning and instruction delivery with project-based learning activities.
• Develops and implements both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
• Establishes and implements protocols; observes and evaluates student performance, and social and leadership development.
• Instruct students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology, and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
• Manage the safe use and operation of the lab and lab equipment.
• Instruct students on the safe use of lab equipment and appropriate behavior within the lab and classroom.
• Collaborates with business partners to provide enhanced authentic learning experiences for students.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Integrates student organizations leadership activities with curricula content and participate in after school activities within the school, district, region, state, and nationally.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
• Foster partnerships and ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE :

• Experience teaching secondary 7th 12th grade computer science courses.
• Responsible for providing instruction on a wide range of computer science courses, including an introductory survey course, JAVA, Python, Linux, Web Programming (JavaScript, PHP, MySQL), and / or college-level computer science courses.
• Experience with integrating computer science curricula with content from core disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Possession of a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement in Computer Science.
• Due to the various courses offered for Computer Science, specific industry certifications may be needed by the qualified candidate to teach courses where the students will sit for an industry certification test.
• Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science are highly preferred.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff, students, and the public.

Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and / or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.