Computer Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Exciting teaching opportunities at Delaware Design-Lab High School for a long-term substitute as a teacher of Computer Science. This opportunity may extend into a full-time, 10-month position by agreement of both parties. Our school follows the Career and Technical Education state model program of study for Computer Science.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Delaware licensure and state teaching certificate in subject area at the secondary level (Technology Education, Mathematics Secondary Education, or Business Education)
• Available for work start date as soon as possible

Preferred/not required:

• Dual certification in subject
• Special Education certification
• Technology integration skills
• Completed training for Exploring Computer Science and Computer Science Principles
• Experience teaching AP Computer Science Principles and/or AP Computer Science A

Successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of core standards and rigorous instruction
• Knowledge of DE State assessment system including DCAS, Smarter Balanced, MAT & NAEP
• Understanding of use of data to produce improved student outcomes
• Planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and parents
• Strong work ethic
• Flexibility
• Ability to be successful in a fast-paced start-up work environment
• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.

Main responsibilities include:

• Support the Delaware Design-Lab High School's vision to provide innovative design-thinking education to a diverse student body
• Deliver rigorous instruction and academic support to students in Delaware Design-Lab High School's design thinking and project-based learning model
• Co-plan with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study
• Develop lesson plans that ensure student mastery of state learning standards
• Prepare students for all state and school assessments and evaluate student progress
• Coordinate and monitor student learning plans
• Design a classroom environment that fosters challenge, creativity and innovation
• Manage the classroom environment effectively so that student learning is maximized
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Embrace professional learning opportunities
• Attend meetings, activities and events and prepare exhibitions of student work
• Use technology hardware and software for instruction and personal productivity
• Support the development of high achievement programs (Advanced Placement/dual enrollment potential courses, National Honor Society & National Society of Student Councils)
• Connecting with local businesses and community members for program advisory and partnerships
• Represent Delaware Design-Lab High School with distinction in the local community, the state and beyond

Email the following documents to rebecca.collins@design-lab.k12.de.us:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• DE certification in the subject area and/or special education
• Undergraduate/graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation (current, within one year)
• Professional reference list with 2+ names and current contact information
• Current criminal background check (CBC) & DE Child Protection registry clearance

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

Start Date: Immediately

Reports To: Principal

A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of [Title 14 of the Delaware Code]..., except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. See 14 Del. C.§ 1313.

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