Computers/STEM Teacher

Highlands School District is seeking a Computers/STEM teacher for a permanent contracted position at Highlands Middle School.

About the role

Creates a learning environment that promotes and encourages inquiry and critical thinking. Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of computer skills to everyday life; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Maintains familiarity with district and Pennsylvania state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organizes and maintains a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinates with other professional staff members for the purpose of maximizing the uses and effectiveness of computers in student learning activities
• Selects and requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to teaching assignment (Master's Degree preferred)
• PA State Certification as a computer/STEM teacher (BCIT PK-12 or Technology Education PK-12)
• Preference for individual already certified to teach computers/STEM in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Ideal candidate has experience with computer science and coding
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction
• Knowledge of a wide range of computer-related applications, as well as best practices in incorporating computers into student learning activities
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in reflection with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

Equipment

Uses standard technology equipment.