High School Computer Science Teacher

Full time contractual position beginning the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will teach Computer Science to assigned students in grades 9-12.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Pennsylvania teaching certificate appropriate for the teaching assignment.
3. Have good physical health and positive attitude.
4. Prior teaching experience while not required may be preferred.
5. An understanding of the latest instructional strategies in academic areas.
6. Command of the basic skills and knowledge required for the teaching assignment.
7. Awareness of the need of children for a sense of worth and dignity, understanding and direction.
8. Ability to plan, organize and implement meaningful learning experiences for children.
9. Ability to work cooperatively with principals, coordinators, other staff members and parents.
10. Provide evidence of a desire to positively influence the lives of students.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The teacher is the member of the school system with the greatest interaction with children. It is the teacher who bears the primary responsibility for carrying out the aims and objectives of the educational program. The attitudes, skills and abilities of the teaching staff to a great measure determine the probable success of the school program. To insure the maximum teacher contribution, teachers must accept responsibility for planning as well as implementing education programs of the school. The teacher is responsible to the principal of the building to which assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work cooperatively with the principal, subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for children.
2. Assess the attitudes, skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
3. Provide meaningful, appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of children including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs of children.
4. Properly refer to the IST or appropriate process per building protocols for those children experiencing unusual difficulties.
5. Effectively implement IEPs of identified children using the resources that are provided.
6. Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request. Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence.
7. Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process.
8. Evaluate children's progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
9. Complete and record students' progress on appropriate records or documents.
10. Maintain an accurate record of attendance for assigned children. Report and record absences as directed.
11. Maintain acceptable standards of discipline in the classroom which promotes learning and supports the school-wide discipline plans.
12. Provide immediate care and protect injured students until the services of nurse or other medical personnel are available. Follow building's safety-emergency management plan.
13. Provide a stimulating learning environment.
14. Supervise the use of and account for school materials, supplies and equipment.
15. Perform additional duties such as lunchroom, bus, or recess as required.
16. Maintain and extend professional knowledge and skills through activities such as graduate study, participation in staff development, professional reading and other appropriate activities as defined in the District's Act 48 Plan.
17. Support school programs and maintain a high standard of ethical professional conduct when dealing with associates, parents and other members of the community.
18. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:


PA Certification in required subject.


Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) FBI Criminal History Record


Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


Ability to reach above and below the waist


Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects


Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the work environment, often with extended periods of the workday.


SENSORY ABILITIES:


Visual acuity


Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


Typical office environment


Subject to inside environmental conditions

TEMPERAMENT:


Must possess excellent interpersonal skills


Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions


Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY:


Ability to communicate effectively


Ability to organize tasks


Ability to handle multiple tasks


Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS:


Must possess leadership skills


Must possess computer skills


Ability to operate various office equipment


Must maintain required Professional Development as per the Pennsylvania Department of Education


(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

Location: Pottsgrove High School Compensation: Commensurate with PGEA Collective Bargaining Unit salary schedule. Benefits: Eligible for healthcare benefits and the state retirement system (PSERS). Assignment: contract


Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.