Information Support Services and Networking Instructor (Chapter 74)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, teach, and evaluate assigned courses that align to meet the Massachusetts Career and Technical Education standards for Information Support Services and Networking.
• Perform tasks associated with the teaching profession in general.
• Become especially responsive to the needs of students enrolled in Quincy High School and make a constructive effort to serve the needs of the Quincy High School as an organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experience within assigned area of responsibility. 2.Establish and maintain an instructional atmosphere conducive to learning. 3.Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field. 4.Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands-on practice, review, and final activities can be accomplished within the allotted time. 5.Continuously improves the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTE area is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for available and emerging jobs. 6.Incorporate technology in instruction, demonstrations, and applications. 7.Develop and maintain a range of work-based experiences (internships, co-op placements, mentorships, employment, etc.) and assures all students have such experiences. 8.Develop and maintain connections with area colleges, including articulation agreements and dual enrollment. 9.Develops positive relationships with Information Support Services and Networking community partners in Quincy and actively solicits their help, including service on the Program Advisory Team. 10.Select and requisition books, instructional aides, equipment, instruments, materials, supplies, required while working under established budgets and procedures. 11.Perform all required duties (supervision, attendance taking, student/parent conferences, department/staff meetings, etc.). 12.Maintain up-to-date and accurate records and reports necessary for the effective management of the school program. 13.Demonstrate appropriate application of interdisciplinary instruction. 14.Apply a variety of teaching techniques to the delivery of instruction. 15.Participate in the delivery of related student services. 16.Participate in professional development activities that align with school-wide educational goals. 17.Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification as a Chapter 74 Information Support Services and Networking Instructor (or ability and willingness to obtain it). 2.Ability to work well with others in a caring, positive and constructive manner and specifically with students, teachers, school administrators, parents and volunteers. 3.Dependability in attendance and productivity. Perform high quality work consistently. 4.Ability to maintain confidentiality in personnel and student matters. 5.Proficiency in handling problems as they arise and to know when and to whom to assign the handling of situations in the absence of an administrator. 6.Ability to work independently as well as a team with other staff members.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction the Coordinator of Career & Technical Education and supervision of the Principal of Quincy High School and CTE Department Chairperson.