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West Ada School District · 2 days ago

Teacher - Secondary- Information Technology Support, Networking, Cybersecurity or Electronics

Meridian, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

West Ada School District is seeking a Secondary Teacher for Information Technology Support, Networking, Cybersecurity, or Electronics. The role involves teaching high school students in a structured learning environment while guiding them towards intellectual, emotional, social, and psychological growth.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach high school students computer, electronics, network support and/or cybersecurity fundamentals in a small, unique, and structured learning environment

Plan and implement an instructional program that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students, consistent with the District's approved curriculum and teaching methodology

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects by establishing and maintaining classroom lesson plans as well as substitute lesson plans

Instruct students through lecture, demonstration, discussions, projects, practical activities, experiments, assignments, excursions, taking into account the differences in individual students

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

Remain current with researched based teaching methodology and implementing such where appropriate in the classroom setting

Create a purposeful learning environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interest of students

Organize classroom materials such as handouts, audio-visuals and computer related lessons

Organize desks, bulletin boards, and student work areas

Set positive examples for students and colleagues

Assess the accomplishments of students on a formal and informal basis and provides progress reports as required

Assign related homework assignments

Develop and administer formal testing and informal testing to ascertain student progress

Grade homework and informal and formal testing of student progress

Administer individual and group standardized testing activities as required by the District and State of Idaho

Serve as a member of the Building Study Team in diagnosing specific learning needs of students and prescribing special programming

Identify the educational, social and developmental needs of students

Participate in Special Education or related team meetings as requested

Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, students and parent/guardians on a regular basis

Actively listen in order to address needs of students

Participate in parent-teacher conferences

Make oneself available to communicate with parents/guardians regarding student related issues

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy

Establish rules for classroom discipline

Observe student conduct and maintain classroom order and discipline

Address observed inappropriate student conduct both within the classroom and in other school settings

Confer with parents, guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

Plan and supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation including student attendance records, progress records, and records of classroom materials, supplies and textbooks

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Know school evacuation procedures and lock-down procedures and the ability to implement those procedures independently in emergency situations

Report to the principal

May supervise assigned classroom aides and volunteers

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Idaho Teaching CertificateCompTIA A+Network+Security+Associate Certified Electronics TechnicianEnglish proficiencyCollaborative skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Hold or be able to obtain Idaho Teaching Certificate to teach Computer Support, Networking, Cybersecurity or Electronics This may be obtained through work experience and industry certifications in the field

Strong collaborative skills/interpersonal skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to work with a team in a project-based learning environment

Hold or the ability to obtain relevant current industry certifications which may include but not limited to Comptia A+, Network+, Security+ or Associate Certified Electronics Technician or equivalent

Must have proper certification, as required by the State of Idaho, for position to which the teacher is assigned

Must be capable of accomplishing identified Performance Responsibilities

Must be able to communicate proficiently in English including both verbal and written communication with adults and students

The ability to read and understand work related materials

The ability to speak and communicate clearly in lessons to students as well as communications with peers, supervisors, patrons, and parents/guardians

Must be able to accomplish simple mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

The ability to observe and monitor student activities and conduct throughout the instructional day

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person

Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 25 lbs

Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping

Must have a valid Idaho Driver's license and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities