Online Computer Science Teacher Jobs in Rochester, NY

 
The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.
Position: Science Teacher  General Science
Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Building Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe, culturally responsive learning environment.
Compensation/Pay Range: $44,500 (negotiable based on experience)
Benefits:
Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
                                    Yes    No
Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
                                    Yes     No
Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time
                                    Yes      No
Schedule:       Full-time       Part-time
                                     10-month (works student calendar)
                                     12-month
Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes 
Essential Functions:   

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains 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.
• Encourages family involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and caregivers.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other secondary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate diverse and inclusive books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Administrator and other 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 school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge and ability to engage a diverse student and family population.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and caregivers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth in the area of cultural diversity.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:
Certification/License: NYS Certification in Science General Science
Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Master's Degree in related area preferred.
Experience: Experience working with a diverse population of students desired.
Demands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.
Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, laptops, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.