Computer Science Teacher

About the role

Our teachers create interactive and engaging lessons that ensure student mastery of common core state standards on a 10-month schedule. They provide guidance, instruction, and support, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through interactive lessons and daily assessments, and actively work with students and parents to advance each child’s learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach and monitor students Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Provide instruction in both online and face-to-face settings.
• Teach from the academy or a designated remote location minimum three days per week.
• Integrate STEM content and writing performance tasks in all subject areas.
• Collect, review, and provide feedback on student work samples.
• Prepare students for state standardized tests.
• Travel to proctor site-based testing throughout Nevada.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and remain current with educational trends.
• Conduct regular conferences with parents/Learning Coaches and students to assess progress and document details in a database.
• Analyze data to identify student academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Proactively track student progress and school attendance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Assistive Technologies.
• Manage time effectively and respond to students, parents/Learning Coaches, and NVCS staff within 24 hours via phone, email, or face-to-face.
• Participate on IEP and pre-referral teams for students with special needs.
• Engage in Professional Learning Communities and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Travel and arrive at least fifteen minutes early for all face-to-face and/or live sessions with staff or students.
• Alert administrators of any concerns about student progress and/or truancy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA requirements.
• Experience coordinating academically-oriented clubs and extracurricular activities, as well as guiding adults and students.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education.
• Meets Highly Qualified status.

Schedule

10-month schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.