What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Literacy & Computer Science Teacher (Substitute 6-12 weeks) position at Falmouth Public Schools?
POSTING of VACANCY
Digital Literacy & Computer Science Teacher (Substitute 6-12 weeks)
Lawrence School
2025-2026 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Massachusetts licensure in Digital Literacy and Computer Science, or Instructional Technology, 5-12 licensure, or willingness to pursue while in the role
- DESE MA SEI endorsement, preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Apply basic principles and concepts for digital literacy and computer science in Computing and Society, Digital Tools and Collaboration, Computing Systems, and Computational Thinking as outlined in the Digital Literacy Computer Science Framework
- Demonstrate familiarity with the integration of standards for literacy across the content areas as outlined in the ELA/Literacy Framework
- Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):
- Explores and integrates technology to promote curiosity, deepened learning, creativity, and collaboration
- Develop and implement units and lessons in alignment with the MA Digital Literacy Computer Science Curriculum Frameworks and the District’s DLCS vertical progression
- Teaches students to work collaboratively to solve problems and think logically and creatively
- Supports students in creating culminating projects that enable them to apply their DLCS skills by engaging them in a variety of authentic learning (real world) opportunities within the community
- Collaborate with colleagues to infuse current and relevant technology into daily, school-wide instruction
- Maintain digital literacy and computer science knowledge and best practice through professional development, seeking opportunities to grow professionally recognizing that the field is dynamic
- Assists in maintaining hardware and software for the program
- Assist in maintaining social media presence for school activities and events, showcasing student work
- Seek opportunities within the community to expose students to innovative and emerging technologies and the effects they may have on the workplace, individuals, communities, and global society
- Serve as a forward-thinking educator committed to digital learning and 21st century success skills by advocating for when and how instruction can support innovation
- Develop and state a clear and consistent grading procedure of courses
- Keep the appropriate grading and attendance records
- Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the CTE Department Head and/or building principal
SALARY: In accordance with FPS Substitute Rates
APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:
Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
#LAW-STS DLCS- 26-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/16/2025
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/16/2025
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