POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Classroom Teacher
– Technology Education plans and provides opportunities for students to develop
safe and appropriate skills and awareness in a wide range of traditional and
contemporary technologies. The teacher provides opportunities for students to
learn about the past, present and future of technology and organizes and
facilitates learning activities that are action-oriented and thematically
related to different technological systems such as electrical, electronics,
mechanical, structural, bio, thermal, fluid, optical, and mechanicaltechnologies.The teacher will assist students to develop the habits of mind
necessary for them to become lifelong learners with the ability to question, investigate, design,
experiment, and evaluate. The teacher provides for instruction of students by developing,
selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them
using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. The teacher
provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,
social, and emotional development of students. This position monitors and
evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student
performance, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and
practices. The teacher will deliver curriculum through an online
Learning Management System (LMS).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes
clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments and instructional materials;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
Selects
and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to,
lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching
aids to present subject matter to students;
Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;
Maintains
order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes
all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities;
Creates
a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning
process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
Counsels
students when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
Monitors
appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends
and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input
regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
Improves
skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in
instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections;
Participates
in continuous school improvement activities and attends professional
development and training related to Technology Education courses and
methodologies, staying abreast of current research;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to complete curriculum training and ongoing professional
development for any course(s) assigned to teach;
Ability to complete the International Technology Engineering
Educators Associations (ITEEA) training for online curriculum platform and an
ability to take part in ongoing professional development for any course(s)
assigned to teach;
Knowledge of Maryland Technology Education Standards, Standards
for Technological and Engineering Literacy (STEL), and Standards for
Technological Literacy and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS);
Ability to design STEM project-based, problem-based and
challenged-based activities including the integration of interdisciplinary
components;
Knowledge of the Engineering Design Process, nine Core Technologies,
Simple Machines, 3D CAD mechanical drawing software and 3D printing;
Knowledge of the safe use of tools, machines, and specialized
equipment such as common household tools, cordless drill, etc.;
Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives,
curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of
instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning
process;
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives
and multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum as well as utilize an
online learning management system for instructional planning and instructional
delivery;
Ability to work effectively with students, parents,
administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required in
applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or
university; or Bachelor’s degree not related to the career area to be taught
and two (2) years of satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to
be taught. Two (2) years of teaching
experience in science, technology/engineering, science, math or other
STEM-focused area preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Certification in Technology Education or endorsements
in STEM or Technology Education preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.