About This Role
This teaching post involves planning and delivering computer science instruction to middle school students, fostering a positive learning environment, and adhering to state educational standards. The role suits a certified teacher who can effectively communicate and manage a classroom.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the system philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the Georgia DOE curriculum
- Make purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task
- Plan and implement a program of study designed to meet the needs of all students
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies
- Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits
- Provide progress and interim reports as required
- Prepare substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal
- Plan and prescribe purposeful assignments for hospital homebound services, tutors, etc. as needed
- Recognize learning difficulties and make referrals as appropriate
- Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory
- Assist in the ongoing curriculum revision process
- Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities
- Develop, in accordance with system school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Responsibly supervise students during the school day and assigned extra-curricular activities
- Uphold and enforce Board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time
- Cooperate with the administration in planning appropriate professional development at a school or at the system level
- Attend staff, department, and committee meetings as required
- Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods
- Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required by the principal
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, state, and federal laws
Requirements
- Appropriate certifications and training as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission