Middle School Comp Science/Tech Teacher

GPAC has partnered with an amazing and thriving private school in Fort Lauderdale that is looking to add a Computer Science & Technology Specialist to its team for the 2024 / 2025 school year.

The purpose of The Computer Science & Technology Specialist will be to collaborate with colleagues to integrate educational technology, robotics, and coding throughout the curriculum.

In addition, the Computer Science and Technology Specialist serves as a guide for students and supports growth among the faculty in the use of computer science and technology within our educational framework.

Essential Job Functions

Supports the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook

Helps build enthusiasm among students in the area of coding, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality

Implements weekly lessons for Computer Science Creates lessons that help students to learn logical reasoning, algorithmic thinking, design, and structured problem-solving

Provides opportunities for students to implement, test, and deploy a solution considering real-world constraints Collaborates with colleagues to integrate computer science and technology skills into the core curriculum

Provides professional development for educational technology integration and computer science Assists with Lower School television production PCAM / PCNN-AM

Partners with others to coach Middle School VEX robotics team and / or exploratory robotics program Engages students in using robots such as : Ozobots, KIBO, Robot Mouse, Bee Bots, Dash & Dot, etc.

Engages students in using maker toys examples include : microcontrollers (BBC micro : bit), robots, virtual reality and augmented reality, artificial intelligence

Seeks out and explores new technologies to improve the program Uses programs such as Google Apps, Google Sites, Design Thinking, etc. with students

Presents sessions at the School’s annual Innovation Institute and Teachers Teaching Teachers on technology integration

Manages and serves as point-person for software accounts as designated and facilitates Classlink integrations Manages iPads using the JAMF system

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee

Job Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Education is required

Minimum 5 years experience teaching in an independent school environment

Apply if interested, or send resume to chase.tutengogpac

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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