Job Description
Definition
Under general supervision, provides extensive expertise to teach Information Technology and Computer Science courses as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. Designs and implements an effective and appropriate educational and vocational training program for assigned students to prepare them for employment; works collaboratively with pupils, parents, support staff, administrators, health organizations, agencies, and community groups to enhance the training and employment opportunities for students.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Develop lesson plans related to Computer Science and Information Technology.
● Work directly with students to understand the concepts of programming.
● Teach students how to use visual programming languages.
● Instruct students on the concepts of Artificial Intelligence.
● Train students how to code.
● Create lessons based on standards from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the North Carolina Essential Standards for Career & Technical Education.
● Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
● Follow all safety procedures.
● Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
● Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
● Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children, etc.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or
otherwise move objects.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and/or directions from superiors.
• Ability to manage a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc. using a prescribed format.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical terminology.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to manage instructional time.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the learning of students.
• Ability to monitor student performance.
• Ability to interact within the educational environment.
• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.
• Understands the growth and development of high school students.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, walking, standing, talking, lifting, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes and do extensive reading and research.
Minimum Education and Experience
● Associates degree in area of licensure with four years industry-related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree in area of licensure with two years industry-related work experience.
● NC Teaching Certification - Licensure Area: (760) Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education, (765) Information Technology Education, or (820) Technology, Engineering, and Design Education
● Completion of the 40-hour New Teacher Induction Program approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Division of Career and Technical Education.
Reports To: Principal
Classification: Exempt
Salary: North Carolina Teacher’s Salary Schedule (www.ncpublicschools.org)
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
Created June 2026 RParker
