Computer Science Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Business Education
• Date Posted: 4/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Methuen High School
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT

TITLE:

Computer Science Teacher – Methuen High School

DATE OF OPENING:  School Year

SALARY: $60,253 - $113,226

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school:
Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub‑urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social‑emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers.

Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

Valid Massachusetts Teaching license in the area of Vocational Teacher-Information Support & Services Cluster
- Programming and Web Development with SEI Endorsement is required. Training and experience in the field of Computer Science, Programming and Web Development, Support and Services, and Networking. Additional content area license is encouraged.

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual preferred - Primary languages spoken in the community are:
  English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Methuen Educators Association (Unit
  
  A) Contract)
• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner
• Maintain appropriate confidential records
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.)
• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a high demand position.
• Knowledge of specialized content area as well as any related laws and procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and appropriate to…