CTE -IT/Computer Science

About the role

Provide instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness, and technical skills essential to pursuing career pathways in Computer Science. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and course/program management at the high school level in areas of computer programming, such as, Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles.
• Provide support to Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSO's) such as Future Business Leaders of America.
• Develop marketing and public relations efforts to increase student interest and enrollment in the CTE Computer Science completer program.
• Convene and plan Computer Science advisory board meetings that support and assess current programming.
• Promote career and college pathways related to Computer Science.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implement a "hands-on" approach to critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for current and future employment.
• Provide instruction in teamwork, communications, problem solving, decision making, and computer technology which relate to workplace and higher education skills needed in business and industry.
• Collaborate with staff and postsecondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways which prepare students for apprenticeship, community college, or university degree programs.
• Create an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintain complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Monitor and assess students' academic progress.
• Collaborate with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Serve on various committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Experience commensurate with requirements for Maryland Professional Educator Certification or License required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with programming applications, JAVA preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.

Salary

$60,000-$119,522

Other Compensation

• Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Retirement

• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.