Job Posting – Computer Science Teacher (Candidate Pool)
JOB STATUS : OPEN
POSTING DATE : 01 / 27 / 2025
POSTING NUMBER : T25 / 26-Computer Scie
LOCATION : Multiple Locations
POSITION TITLE : Computer Science Teacher (Candidate Pool)
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Posted to create a candidate pool for the 2025-26 School Year.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- 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 students how to write computer programs, algorithms, and programming languages.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills in database administration, computer networking, software development, and cyber security.
- Demonstrates knowledge of planning and instruction delivery with project-based learning activities.
- Develops and implements both group and individual lesson plans for daily, quarter, semester, and year-long periods planning instructional experiences for students in accordance with established curriculum.
- Establishes and implements protocols; observes and evaluates student performance, and social and leadership development.
- Instruct students utilizing a variety of classroom methods, adapting methodology, and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and IEPs.
- Manage the safe use and operation of the lab and lab equipment.
- Instruct students on the safe use of lab equipment and appropriate behavior within the lab and classroom.
- Collaborates with business partners to provide enhanced authentic learning experiences for students.
- Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
- Integrates student organizations leadership activities with curricula content and participate in after school activities within the school, district, region, state, and nationally.
- Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
- Foster partnerships and ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE :
Experience teaching secondary 7th – 12th grade computer science courses.Experience with integrating computer science curricula with content from core disciplines.QUALIFICATIONS :
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.Possession of a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with endorsement in Computer Science.Due to the various courses offered for Computer Science, specific industry certifications may be needed by the qualified candidate to teach courses where the students will sit for an industry certification test.Candidates with a Master's Degree in Computer Science are highly preferred.Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with staff, students, and the public.Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and / or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.CONTACT INFORMATION :
If you would like to apply to this position please follow these steps :
Log into your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select theEmployee Transfer Application .) If you are a new online application user, please register with the online system, then proceed to Step 2
Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click theStart Application button at the bottom of the page.
Click theContinue / Save button at the bottom of each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.
On theEmployment Openings page, click the Add Job button.
Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list.Click theAdd Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7
Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click theContinue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application.)
Click theSubmit button on the left.
Click theSubmit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s).
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Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and / or disability."
APPLY TO : SALARY :
Salary will be based on the FY2025-26 salary schedule.
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