Computer Science/ Keyboarding Teacher - Middle School, 2026-2027

About the role

Topeka Public Schools seeks a Computer Science/Keyboarding Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Reports to the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Must meet Kansas State Department of Education licensure requirements for Secondary Education.
• Any secondary content area endorsement will meet the requirements for this position.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

• Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress-producing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned labs
• Serves as a resource to classroom teachers for integration of instructional technologies with approved district curricula
• Maintains records, collects data, and completes reports as requested
• Develops, updates, and publishes the school’s website
• Affixes assistance to teachers in publishing web sites
• Demonstrates technology leadership skills through building activities
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology
• Effectively implements the district-adopted technology curriculum
• Modifies teaching to meet individual students needs
• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
• Uses a variety of informal and formal assessment data in making instructional decisions
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
• Affixes assistance to students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
• Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Maintains confidentiality
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities
• Selects and requests instructional materials
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Oversees assigned budgets
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Significant Associations

• The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

About Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools is recognized nationally for:

• Academic excellence
• Post-secondary and career success
• Achievement in arts, athletics and extracurricular activities

Strengthened by diversity and a welcoming and inclusive environment, our district will cultivate partnerships with staff, families, businesses, and the greater community to develop students' educational, physical, and social-emotional well being.

Our Mission: Engage students in the highest quality learning. Prepare students for responsible and productive citizenship. Inspire excellence for a lifetime.