Computer Science/Engineering Teacher

Job Title: Computer Science/Engineering Teacher

Qualifications:

• Holds or able to acquire a valid teaching certificate in Alabama with proper endorsement(s) in teaching field(s)
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of the structure of the academic discipline related to assigned subject-matter content areas
• Demonstrates competent knowledge of the Alabama Course Of Study locally developed curriculum guides related to the teaching assignment
• Anchors content knowledge in learning experiences that are meaningful and engaging
• Defines clear goals and objectives for unit daily lesson plans
• Provides accommodations, modifications, and/or adaptations to the curriculum Uses students' prior knowledge and experiences to introduce new subject-area content and present instructional experiences that are designed to be motivating and engaging for those students
• Implements developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
• Utilizes a variety of flexible student groupings to support differentiated instruction
• Utilizes ongoing formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional plans accordingly
• Collaborates with other teachers to interpret and use student data for Instructional planning and program evaluation
• Administers all school, district, and state required assessments in accordance with required procedures
• Facilitates students' individual and collaborative use of technology to support learning
• Positively models the appropriate and responsible use of technology
• Uses technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
• Creates a classroom environment that values and responds to cultural, ethnic, gender, linguistic, and socio-economic differences and recognizes the impact of these differences on individual learner needs, preferences, and styles
• Expects and responds to a broad range of student academic and behavioral needs in the classroom and provides accommodations to individual students as required
• Involves parents and/or families as active partners in planning and supporting student learning
• Actively participates in collaborative professional learning communities to increase student achievement and grow professional expertise
• Actively engages in ongoing, continuous professional learning
• Uses and maintains confidential information in accordance with state and federal law and local Board policy
• Practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical use of technology following the Orange Beach City Schools' Acceptable Use Agreement
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system
• Supports and complies with school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor(s)

Terms of Employment/Salary: 9 months (187 days) / To be determined, commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified/Classified Personnel.

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