Technology Teacher (PreK-8th Grade)

High-priority skills and qualities we seek:

• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
• Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
• Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
• Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
• Develops and uses effective organization systems
• Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner

Qualifications

• Computer Science Grades K-12 license to teach in Missouri or other state, or ability to teach computer science or technology in the country in which the teacher received their training
• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, language, technology, computer science or a closely related field

Nice-to-Haves

• Teaching experience in PreK-8 setting
• Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs

Responsibilities

• Provide technology instruction to early childhood, elementary, and middle school students
• Ensure safety of students by providing active supervision
• Build strong relationships based on mutual respect across dimensions of difference with students, families, and all stakeholders
• Provide appropriate, research-based scaffolds and differentiate instruction
• Develop and use an effective classroom culture plan
• Collect and analyze data, and use it to drive decisions
• Prepare and implement daily lessons aligned to the curriculum
• Provide high-quality and consistent input in the language of instruction per the dual language model

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $70,440, based on the highest postsecondary degree obtained and years of experience. SLLIS salaries are higher than 97% of public schools in Missouri.

Benefits

• Free comprehensive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance)
• Low-cost buy-up plan available
• College tuition rewards program for dependents
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Retirement contributions of 14.5% of annual salary and optional 403b
• Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use
• 12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July
• Additional paid time off: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week for spring break, and all major U.S. holidays (averaging 25 days per year)
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Individualized coaching and support
• Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals