Computer Science Education Jobs in River Falls, WI

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: 0.6 FTE High School Trades and Industry: Communications / Computer Science and Information Technology- CAPS CS/IT as part College and Career Readiness Program

Location:  TriDistrict Partner Site

Immediate Supervisor's Title: Building Principal

Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually
 

Job Summary:
Develop the student's fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with TRHS and TriDistrict colleagues to implement CS/IT programming as a co-instructor in the TriDistrict CAPS CS/IT program.  This may involve teaching AP CS A, and/or a CompTIA Tech + or similar course.
• Work collaboratively with a TriDistrict Computer Science, Math, or other appropriately licensed team member to co-develop and co-teach an interdisciplinary Computer Science/IT course.  This will also involve using the home-district's LMS.
• Work with content area and non-content area colleagues (T & I, Math, & CS/IT  teachers in home and TriDistrict schools), along with community and business partners, to develop a profession-based, career-readiness curriculum that melds high school coursework with workforce demands.
• Along with their teaching partner, refine and implement the TriDistrict professional skills curriculum.
• Along with their teaching partner, and in collaboration and cooperation with business partners, create and implement Project Based Learning activities aimed at solving authentic business partner projects in the CS/IT space.
• Along with their teaching partner and with the support of the TriDistrict CAPS Director, develop a calendar of career and college readiness activities (speakers/presenters, field trips, site visits, etc.)
• Assist with the development, as well as implementation and oversight of immersive, authentic learning experiences (internship, mentorship, job-shadowing, service learning) for students in the program
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance and development of relationships with current and future business and community partners to serve as guest speakers, site visit locations, project partners, and internship sites.  This is primarily 2nd semester as part of internship site check-ins, which occur biweekly at minimum.
• Participate in summer curriculum development and professional learning for curriculum/course development.
• Collaborate and communicate with TriDistrict staff, administration, the TriDistrict CAPS Director and others to support, promote and develop all TriDistrict CAPS Programs, the Computer Science/Information Technology Program in particular.
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with course host site(s)
• The successful candidate must already be trained to teach AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles, or be willing to attend a summer AP training course.  

Other Job Requirements:

This course may be taught off-site at a business partner site, 5 days per week in the fall semester, and up to 2 days per week in the spring semester.  The successful candidate must be able to be on site for all class periods. In the spring semester, it will be necessary for the teacher to visit student internship sites.  Mileage for both spring and fall travel responsibilities for the program will be reimbursed at the established federal rate.This position will also work with their co-teaching partner and the TRHS AP testing coordinator to prepare for the administration of the AP CS A exam in the spring of each year. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Currently hold a CTE license in Trades and Industry:  Communication
• Consistently exhibit a growth mindset
• Be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues in both content and non-content areas
• Have prior or current experience in a career/career field outside of education
• Consistently demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills--we are constantly collaborating and interfacing with students, parents, business partners and the community
• Have experience in a team-teaching or co-teaching environment
• Have experience with curriculum development
• Also be licensed to teach High School Mathematics
• Have their Work-Based Learning endorsement

We will also consider candidates who are licensed with a CTE Business license or Mathematics license, and are willing to pursue a Work-Based Learning endorsement.  

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License or five (5) or more years of teaching experience

  Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform the Work

The ideal candidate will:

• Consistently exhibit a growth mindset
• Be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues in both content and non-content areas
• Have prior or current experience in a career/career field outside of education
• Consistently demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills--we are constantly collaborating and interfacing with students, parents, business partners and the community
• Have experience in a team-teaching or co-teaching environment
• Have experience with curriculum development
• Have, or have an interest in pursuing, a Work-Based Learning endorsement
• Have experience teaching computer science, have experience in the CS/IT industry, and/or a willingness to learn more about it.

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Vision abilities required include close vision.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools

• HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
• 403(b) retirement with district match
• TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off and leave benefits
• Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers' Collectively Bargained Agreement.
• Benefits are prorated for 0.5 - 0.8 FTE amounts
• Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.