Programming & Software Development Teacher

Job Level
Academic position
Job Category
Teacher / Instructor
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Computer Science

Salary: $44,500

Description/Notes: ● Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
● Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of student’s assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
● Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
● Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
● Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
● Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
● Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
● Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
● Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
● Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
● Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
● Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
● Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
● Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
● Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
● Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
● Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
● Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
● Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

OPTION 1
● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering, Network Security or Computer-Based Information Systems (Preferred)
● Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned

OR

OPTION 2
● Bachelor’s or Associates' degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) from an accredited institution
● Five years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
● Seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience from an approved educator preparation program (EPP).

OR

OPTION 3 (with Superintendent approval)
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Seven years of full-time wage-earning experience within the past ten years in an approved occupation for the classes you will be teaching
● Seeking Associates' degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) from an accredited institution
● Seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience from an approved educator preparation program (EPP).