Specialist Teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Universal Companies

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

JOB GOAL: The computer science teacher is responsible for providing instruction on a wide range of computer science courses, including an introductory survey course, introductory Javascript, and coding or similar curriculum to meet Pennsylvania computer science standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students on Javascript and other relevant technologies.
• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
• Teach how to write computer programs and algorithms.
• Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Create projects designed to enhance classroom activities.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Utilize professional development opportunities to increase computer science knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Work with the administration and technology team to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification: Valid PA Certification in area of specialty preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a teacher in an urban environment.
• Acceptable criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
  resident alien status.
• Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
• Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in teaching.
• Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation,
  creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
• Be student focused.
• Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction.
• Understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
• Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of school policy and procedures.
• Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Work well without close supervision and with little direction.
• Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
• Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

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