Computer Science​/Keyboarding Teacher - Middle School

Position: Computer Science/ Keyboarding Teacher - Middle School, 2026-2027
Reports To:

Building Principal

Position

Purpose:

Teach Computer and Keyboarding at the Middle School Level.

Starting Salary: 50,500

Qualifications:

* Must meet Kansas State Department of Education licensure requirements for Secondary Education.

* Any secondary content area endorsement will meet the requirements for this position.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:
The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day:

Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for working long hours and in stress-producing environments.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Manages assigned labs

* Serves as a resource to classroom teachers for integration of instructional technologies with approved district curricula

* Maintains records, collects data, and completes reports as requested

* Develops, updates, and publishes the school's website

* Assist teachers in publishing web sites

* Demonstrates technology leadership skills through building activities

* Incorporates use of appropriate technology

* Effectively implements the district-adopted technology curriculum

* Modifies teaching to meet individual students needs

* Communicates high expectations to all learners

* Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns

* Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design

* Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs

* Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility

* Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction

* Uses a variety of informal and formal assessment data in making instructional decisions

* Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations

* Assists students in developing self-assessment skills

* Maintains up-to-date records of student progress

* Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment

* Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines

* Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences

* Demonstrates conflict resolution skills

* Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching

* Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect

* Maintains confidentiality

* Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning

* Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated

* Demonstrates how subject matter is organized

* Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships

* Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

* Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences

* Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities

* Selects and requests instructional materials

* Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

* Oversees assigned budgets

* Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.