Job Description

Computer Teacher - Gateway
Terms of Employment: 10-month
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Scale: EACC, U1
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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree or higher and meets certification requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education required.
• Completed coursework in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) preferred.
• Experience in STEM-related field preferred.
• Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
• Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nationally recognized organization that offers curriculum and professional learning in the STEM fields. Specifically, the Gateway to Technology (GTT) program is designed to introduce middle school students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts through engaging, hands-on, project-based learning. The GTT teacher plays a crucial role in preparing students for future STEM opportunities by fostering critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. In addition to GTT, the introductory PLTW: Engineering course is offered to middle school students in preparation for their high school Engineering pathway.

The teacher will:
• Deliver PLTW GTT modules such as Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, App Creators, Energy and the Environment, 4Flight and Space, Green Architecture, and/or Computer Science for Innovators and Makers.
• Deliver the PLTW: Engineering course Introduction to Engineering (IED).
• Implement PLTW curriculum with fidelity, ensuring alignment with national, state, and local standards.
• Use hands-on, project-based teaching strategies to engage students in STEM content.
• Facilitate a student-centered classroom that promotes inquiry, exploration, and innovation.
• Manage and maintain classroom equipment, including 3D printers, robotics kits, and computers.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate STEM concepts across disciplines.
• Attend and complete PLTW training and professional development as required.

Other Responsibilities:
• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Serves on special committees.
• Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.
• Assists students in developing critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of the content’s concepts.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.