COMPUTER APPLICATION TEACHER (CTE)

About the role

Serves as the primary instructor and teacher of record for computer application courses, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Diligently strive to achieve all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state-specific academic accountability.
• Teach dual credit courses with fidelity.
• Deliver effective lessons tailored to student needs, grounded in research-based instructional practices.
• Maintain regular contact with each student.
• Collaborate with administration to prepare and deliver student progress reports.
• Frequently review student-level data to inform adjustments to the instructional program.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement research-based best practices in teaching.
• Foster a joyful, caring, and supportive classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold school-wide cultural expectations and norms within the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's academic and social-emotional development.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practices and team collaborations.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, such as social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Provide support for mandated state testing annually.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Educator License, with the appropriate endorsements.

Qualifications

• Meets the minimum qualifications as a dual credit instructor.
• Has the credential for the Work-Based Learning designation to teach WBL courses.
• Knowledgeable in State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Possess high-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.
• Able to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Able to supervise students in various school settings.
• Must pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience in a multicultural setting is preferred.