Computer Technology Teacher - CVMS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Properly certified in all area (s) of assignment.
2. Demonstrate cooperativeness and willingness to carry-out assigned tasks and performance responsibilities.
3. Prefer a Bilingual Endorsement, if assigned to a bilingual setting.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Designee

GENERAL SUPERVISOR: Superintendent

JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an understanding of our American business system and its place in the nation’s economy; to provide knowledge needed for intelligent consumption of business services; to develop practical business skills for personal use or for use in business occupations; to encourage pupils to develop work and personal habits essential for success in business.

PERFOMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach knowledge and skills in one or more of the following subjects to Middle and Secondary pupils; typing, shorthand, note-taking, bookkeeping, accounting, record keeping, office procedures, merchandising, business communications, work processing, business math/English, or basic business. Utilize teaching competencies and the curriculum/bilingual curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instruct pupils in citizenship, expected student behavior, and the basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develop lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstrations, instruction, and practices can be completed within the allotted time.
4. Demonstrate skills such as shorthand and use of office machines, and techniques such as those used in merchandising. Prepare appropriate instructional aides and display materials to enhance learning.
5. Instruct pupils in use, care and safe operation of business machines, and word processors. Make minor adjustments and request repairs to equipment as required.
6. Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and keep daily reports.
7. Control assigned district-owned office equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.
8. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the laboratory-type classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.
9. Instruct pupils of the importance of accuracy to employers, as well as neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness and good work habits.
10. Evaluate each pupil’s performance, knowledge and skills in course being taught and prepare pupil progress reports and employment references.

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11. Maintain contained contact with business community to keep in touch with job entry requirements and current business methods and equipment.
12. Evaluate, select and requisition books, instructional aides, equipment and other instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
13. Maintain professional competencies through in-service education activities.
14. Communicate with parents bi-weekly, monthly or sooner as the need arises, to discuss the student’s progress and behavior.
15. Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
16. Participate in curriculum alignment, benchmarks, performance standards/assessments and revisions, inclusive of bilingual development programs and implements EPSS.
17. Gather data in order to develop strategies for student improvement.
18. Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities, to include in and out of school activities.
19. Administer Group Standardized Tests in accordance with district testing program.
20. Administer the Language Assessment Scale Testing and Scoring in both English and Spanish.
21. Attend board meetings at the request of the Superintendent or his/her authorized designee.
22. Perform all other assigned tasks required by the supervisor (s).