Computer Science Teacher

Position: COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER
Position Type:

Middle/High School Teaching/Computer Science

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Palmyra Middle/High School

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER

for the  School Year

Full-Time 10-Month Teaching Position

Pension, Health and Dental Benefits

Salary Range $62,842 - $93,317

Palmyra High School is part of a highly community centered school district with the vision of inspiring all its students to excel. We are seeking a candidate wants to be an

integral part of that community and who will help us foster a learning environment tht embraces equity for all students while nuturing individual academic success and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility: 1820 Computer Science

* Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods

* Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

* Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Designated Administrator

SUPERVISES:
Students and, when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL:
To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

* Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.

* Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.

Instruction and pupil contact

* Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.

* Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

* Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

* Budgets class time effectively.

* Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.

* Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.

Contact with parents and community

* Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.

* Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Professional contacts and activities

* Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.

* Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

* Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.

Other

* Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

* Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year and salary to be determined by the board in accordance with the negotiated agreement.

ANNUAL EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations

FLSA Status:
Exempt