Part-Time Technology Teacher - Elementary Grades

Core Responsibilities:

Technology Instruction & Digital Citizenship: The Technology teacher will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate technology lessons for Elementary classes
• Build students’ proficiency with computers, digital tools, productivity applications, research, and multimedia creation.
• Introduce age-appropriate coding, computational thinking, digital design, and problem-solving.
• Teach digital citizenship, including online safety, privacy, respectful communication, copyright, attribution, and evaluation of online information.
• Provide hands-on opportunities for students to apply technology skills through projects and authentic problem-solving.
• Differentiate instruction based on students’ technology experience and learning needs.
• Incorporate student choice, creativity, exploration, and independence consistent with Montessori principles.

Student Learning & Classroom Environment: The Technology teacher will:

• Establish clear learning objectives and monitor student growth through projects, demonstrations, observation, and other appropriate methods.
• Provide actionable feedback that builds student independence and proficiency.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Establish efficient routines for accessing, using, caring for, and returning technology and equipment.
• Reinforce school-wide expectations for behavior, collaboration, and responsible technology use.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities: The Technology teacher will:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect technology instruction to classroom learning when appropriate.
• Communicate student progress, needs, or concerns to classroom teachers as needed.
• Coordinate with school leaders regarding instructional technology and resources.
• Participate in relevant planning, professional learning, meetings, and school events appropriate to the part-time role.
• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of RVCS.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Part-Time Technology teacher position include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and delivering technology instruction to Elementary students one day per week.
• Preparing instructional materials, technology, and digital resources in advance of lessons.
• Providing direct instruction, modeling, guided practice, and opportunities for independent application.
• Supervising students and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
• Differentiating instruction for a range of student learning needs and technology proficiency levels.
• Monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate instructional records.
• Managing and organizing technology equipment and instructional materials used during classes.
• Collaborating effectively with classroom teachers and other school staff.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, and families as appropriate.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance consistent with the established part-time schedule.

Performance Expectations: Performance will be evaluated based on:

Instructional Quality

• Lessons are engaging, well-structured, appropriately rigorous, and provide meaningful opportunities for students to practice and apply technology skills. 

Student Outcomes

• Students demonstrate increasing proficiency, independence, problem-solving, and responsible technology use. 

Classroom Systems and Environment

• Clear routines, effective classroom management, and organized materials maximize instructional time and student engagement.   

Professional Responsibilities

• Teacher communicates and collaborates effectively, is reliable and organized, responds to feedback, and contributes positively to school culture.