Position Title

Leave Replacement Technology Teacher - Computer Science, Coding and Robotics

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

General Position Description:

The Technology Teacher provides coding and robotics instruction as a special area class and supports the integration of iPads, Chromebooks, and classroom tools into daily instruction for grades K–6.  The Technology Teacher helps classroom teachers to incorporate the use of technology hardware and software into their lesson plans and partners with building principals to facilitate the management, use and dissemination of instructional data to classroom teachers. Technology teachers provide leadership in the school by working with students and teachers to effectively integrate the use of technology into instruction that meets local, state and national standards for educational technology.

Specific Job Duties:

• Instruct special area Computer Science class for grades 4-6 daily. Instruction incorporates various coding platforms and/or robotics tools including Ozobots, Cubelets, Lego Spikes, Spheros, and Dash and Dot robots.
• Models for teachers, the technology skills needed to infuse technology methods into the delivery of the curriculum in all K-6 and self-contained classrooms.
• Provides turn-key training for all staff members on all related technology implementations including, but not limited to:  SMART Notebook, iPads,  file management and storage, document cameras.
• Participates in and carries out a technology education program involving demonstrations, trainings, discussions, and hands-on learning sessions.
• Instructs students and teachers in the proper use, care and safe handling of equipment.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during technology sessions.

• Performs all phases of computerized assessment implementation including scheduling, creation of test sessions and proctoring.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Technology or other appropriate administrator.
• Evaluates and reflects upon professional practices, emerging technologies, and current research to support student learning.

Job Qualifications

Job Requirements – Education and/or Experience:

• Masters Degree in Education B-6
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in an elementary school setting.  Experience teaching reading, writing and mathematics at the elementary level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Staff development experience.

• Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, Web page development, presentation, digital video and audio editing, image processing, and graphics applications.
• Experience in using Smartboards, iPads, Chromebooks/laptops and tools for instructional purposes
• Current on new instructional technologies and their use in the classroom and a willingness to continue to learn additional instructional technologies.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and teach adults.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

District Wide

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