CTE - Exploring Technology Systems Teacher @ WC Friday Middle Leadership Academy

Definition

Under general supervision, teaches one or more classes in the field to students in grades 6 through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and providing instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
• Teaches how technology systems interact with our world related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts (robotics, infrastructures, etc.).
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops instructional plans and organize a class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment storage areas and control the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Evaluates each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepare progress reports.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts.
• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.
• Understanding the growth and development of assigned students.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Experience with Smartboard© and other forms of technology.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with record processes, and do extensive reading and research.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.