Computer Science/Robotics Teacher

Job Summary

Under the direction of the school principal and CTE Director, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students in the area of STEM. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Plan instruction, monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching in the technology, engineering, and computer science fields with a focus on coding, engineering, robotics, and technical skills.

Essential Duties

Plan a program of study that meets the needs, interest, and abilities of students;

On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;

Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives;

Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students;

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students;

Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of Greene County Public Schools curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development;

Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques, which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives;

Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Greene County School Board policy and administrative regulation;

Furnish required reports within specified timelines with regard to scheduling and instructional activity as requested by the school administration;

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

Make provision for being available to parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms;

Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers;

Strive to maintain and improve professional competence;

Attend all staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required; and

Performs other assigned duties.

Special Requirements

Candidate must possess the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, other teachers, and members of the community. Candidate should be skilled in the use of word processing, database, and presentation software. Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions, community agencies, and schools throughout the division. Frequent operation of office equipment is required.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Specifications

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Be eligible or hold a Virginia Department of Education license with the applicable endorsement.

Strong organizational, management and leadership skills.

Demonstrated successful instructional experience, general leadership ability and personal characteristics necessary for working with staff, parents and community.

Alternative qualifications as the Superintendent and School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Duties are typically performed in various school settings, including the classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead; to sit and stand for extended periods of time; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised: Dependent on grade level and subject; may include instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.

Supervision Received: Director of Career and Technical Education

Salary Scale shown is 2024-2025

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Elementary School Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Greene County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.