Job Description

Pre-Engineering Teacher with an Emphasis on Computer Science

Position Summary:

To prepare secondary students for entry into college, technical training, or the workforce through the Pre-Engineering pathway with an emphasis on Computer Science Courses and will enable students to connect career and technical studies that align their academic learning with career skills. L2 & L3 Engineering Courses.

Topics covered: Materials, Control Systems (Robotics), Statistics and Kinematics, Computer 3D Modeling, Circuit Design, etc.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Facilitate with guided lessons and activities for students
• Manage components of the engineering instructional budget
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning
• Modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
• Conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Cabot School District
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
• Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation as needed
• Administer assessments in accordance with district, state and national programs
• Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of engineering curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of data analysis and information
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Certification/License: Must have the appropriate engineering endorsement on teaching certificate

Contract Days: 190

Salary: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule