Position Type: Elementary School TeachingDate Posted: 12/20/2024Location: Highlands Elementary SchoolDate Available: As soon as possibleClosing Date: Until Filled
LONG-TERM COMPUTERS/STEM TEACHER Position Purpose: Highlands School District is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year to teach computers/STEM at Highlands Elementary School. This position will be a permanent contracted position.
- Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred
- Preference for individual already certified to teach computers/STEM in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Absent current teaching certification, the district may allow for the application of an emergency permit to teach subject matter
- Ideal candidate has experience with computer science and coding
- Creates a learning environment that promotes and encourages inquiry and critical thinking - Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives - Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning - Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and utilizes appropriate equipment for subject area; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction - Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of computer skills to everyday life; guides students in the selection of projects or experiments - Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs and conducts individual and small group instruction as needed - Maintains familiarity with district and Pennsylvania state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests - Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research - Organizes and maintains a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures - Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents - Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom - Coordinates with other professional staff members for the purpose of maximizing the uses and effectiveness of computers in student learning activities - Selects and requisitions materials, supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures machines and equipment are in proper working order
Additional Duties: - Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be an inclusive list
Equipment: - Uses standard technolgy equipment
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction - Knowledge of a wide range of computer-related applications, as well as best practices in incorporating computers into student learning activities - Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students - Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed - Ability to organize and coordinate work - Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents - Ability to engage in reflection with regard to performance and professional growth - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others Certification/License: - PA State Certification as a computer/STEM teacherEducation: - Bachelors from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to teaching assignment - Masters Degree preferredExperience: - Successful prior teaching experience preferred Highlands is an EOE
