CTE Teacher - Computer Science Principles

School Site / Career and Technical Education

About the role

Plans and provides appropriate classroom learning experiences for students in the following courses: Computer Science I, Computer Science II, AP Computer Science Principles, and CTE Advanced Studies. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; and communicates/interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Adviser/co-Adviser for the school's chapter of DECA/Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
• Utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) aligned with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.
• Ensures effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.
• Engages in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self, school, and the school system.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical and creative thinking capabilities of students.
• Implements appropriate classroom instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Establishes a classroom management system that maintains appropriate regulation; creates a positive learning environment where students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation; supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Plans, aligns, implements, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
• Collaborates with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of classroom educational experiences.
• Integrates appropriate technology in teaching and learning.
• Ensures adherence to good safety practices.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Computer Programming, Programming, Software Developer/Software Engineering, MIS (Management Information Systems), or Computer Science (STEM/Engineering pathway); AND two years of related work experience; OR Associate’s degree AND four years of related work experience.
• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in teaching content area per NCDPI CTE manual.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Knowledge of curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective classroom instructional practices.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic problem-solving skills, including the use of multiple data points.
• Ability to prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines or state/school requirements.
• Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly during inclusive activities.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly instructional environment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and other school environments.
• Ability to maintain files and records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends).

Work Environment

This job operates in a classroom environment and requires sitting and standing throughout the day. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position may require direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds.