Middle School Computer Science

The Grundy County Computer Science and Career Exploration Teacher will design weekly lesson plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our students' needs. In addition, GCS teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms and implement project-based learning. It will focus on Foundational Concepts, Algorithmic Thinking, Programming Concepts, Data and Analysis-Networking and the Internet Impacts of Computing

Responsibilities:

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
• Identifies the needs of a group of students and individual students and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Provides instruction, organization, and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school-provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Holds a current TN Teaching license in Computer Science with appropriate endorsement codes (Required)
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly proficient manner.
• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Have the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
• Good communication and written skills required.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.