Job Description
This position is responsible for teaching the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science standards (DLCS), developing student knowledge and skills in the safe use of technology and in computer science and computational thinking. In addition, this position is the Lead Technology Coordinator for the school, coordinating with the Office of Information, Technology, and Accountability to support student and staff technology needs. It is anticipated that this position will teach about 2/3 time and spend about 1/3 time completing Technology Coordinator tasks. Teaching may be done through individually assigned computer science classes or through pushing-in to elementary homerooms to co-teach DLCS lessons (or some of both). This is a new position created in response to lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, both about the critical importance of teaching digital literacy and computer science to all students and about providing additional support at the school for student and staff technology challenges. REPORTS TO: Building Principal FUNDING: Grant-funded (anticipated to be funded through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund)* SALARY: Per SEA contract. DUTIES: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as requir