Computer Science Teacher 2024-2025 SY

Certified

• Grade Level

• Elementary

Job Number 2300287115

Start Date

Open Date 04/23/2024

Closing Date

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide students with knowledge and processes needed to begin their attainment of technological literacy and awareness of careers in computer science. Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems in a variety of areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide rigorous curriculum that aligns with Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE) and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Course of Study for Computer Science. Responsible for teaching student's computer and programming knowledge and skills; covering scientific and mathematical concepts behind them and their hardware and software component.

• Exposes students to various careers and relevant opportunities in Computer Science.

• Sponsors a Career Technical Education Student Organization (CTSO) and participates in at least one program-related competition per year; student/teacher participation with CTSO.

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.

• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled in the education setting.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual education service and transition plan for students enrolled in the education setting.

• Instruct students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.

• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and policies and procedures of Birmingham City Schools.

• Collaborate with teachers and others to provide instructions that are realistic in terms of current and future job specifications.

• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with curriculum standards

• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.

• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.

• Administer standardized testing.

• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering; or other qualifications based on the current Occupational Proficiencies; hold a valid Alabama Professional Educator certificate or eligible for CTE certification; and participate in the CTE-TCP.

• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe.

Note: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered when filling specified positions, which are not traditionally in the education field, but include specialized training or certifications.

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE

Duty Days 187

Reports To Principal

Salary Range: From/To Certified Schedule 16 Level 1-4 ($45,869 - $92,035)

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