Secondary Computer Science Teacher Candidate Pool

Description

Under the direction of the principal and/or assistant principal, the Secondary Computer Science Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for all students. The teacher creates an environment conducive to intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development, and prepares students for success in a dynamic 21‐century world with a variety of career pathways. The teacher develops, selects, and differentiates instructional plans and materials based on the HCPSS curriculum, ensuring all students achieve learning outcomes and meet system-wide goals.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification in Computer Science 7-12.

• Three previous years of related teaching experience.

• Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals, priorities and meet the needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Prepare, document and effectively implement daily lesson plans aligned with HCPSS curricula and the Understanding by Design framework.
• Develop and nurture a learning environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, curriculum framework and student growth and development.
• Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement, promotes academic language development and student discourse, and enables each student to achieve academic success.
• Provide an instructional program that meets the needs of all students, including those with disabilities and English learners.
• Refer students to appropriate specialized support as needed.
• Use instructional methods, accommodations, resources and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve objectives.
• Participate in and provide input on student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and EL Accommodation Plans when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law, HCPSS policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing conduct and maintain classroom order fairly and justly.
• Communicate performance, successes and opportunities for improvement to students and families and provide timely feedback.
• Be available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments for para educators, student assistants, and/or classroom volunteers.
• Plan and collaborate with co-teachers including special education and ESOL educators.
• Provide non-evaluative input on para educator and/or student assistant job performance as requested.
• Establish relationships with administrators, curricular office staff, colleagues, students, families, and the school community that reflect respect for every individual.
• Assess own effectiveness and demonstrate application of knowledge and skills to increase effectiveness.
• Participate in and share responsibility for the safe and orderly operation of schools, attend staff meetings, district professional learning, events and serve on staff committees when required.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants whose experience and education most closely match the requirements and needs of the school system.

This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee…