What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Science Teacher-TJHS for 25-26 school year position at West Jefferson Hills School District?

Position Type :

High School Teaching / Computer Science

Date Posted : 2 / 24 / 2025

Location :

Thomas Jefferson High School

Date Available : 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 03 / 10 / 2025

2024-2025 Salary Schedule (dependent on education level-Bachelor's through Master's 45) :

Experience Years 0-4 : Step 1 - $57,133 to $59,885 in public education

Experience Years 5-8 : Step 2 - $57,967 to $60,719 in public education

Experience Years 9 : Step 3 - $58,733 to $61,485 in public education

District sponsored health benefits up to family level or buyout

QUALIFICATIONS :

A valid and Active Pennsylvania Computer Science 7-12 Teaching Certificate required; Business-Computer-Info-Tech (BCIT) also preferred
One (1) to three (3) years of experience at the high school level is preferred
Skilled in the use of G-Suite, student information systems, and willingness to explore and work with new technologies
Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
Ability to work under pressure, be flexible, and work as part of a team
Self-motivated; demonstrated initiative and ability to follow through with completion of tasks
Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpers
Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public
Demonstrated leadership skills
Data-driven decision making skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure

REPORTS TO : Building Principal or designee

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE : A teacher must demonstrate knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies and formative and summative assessments to facilitate student success and growth in academic and social / emotional skills. The teacher creates a flexible and safe learning environment and provides effective feedback on student progress.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Models and exemplifies the district's core values

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

Plans and prepares daily lessons based on formative assessment data that includes a variety of instructional methods for the purpose of addressing individual student learning styles

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs

Conducts individual, small group, and large group instruction as appropriate

Provides assessment feedback to the students, parents and administration in a timely manner

Make all necessary referrals to the guidance counselors, the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and / or special education

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, and parents and others for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student learning

Reviews and implements all Specially Designed Instruction (SDI's) and modifications for students with a learning disability in the classroom

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

Responds appropriately to emergency situations according to the Safety plan

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment that maximizes instructional time.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents

Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research

Performs other duties as assigned by Building Principal and / or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting and / or standing for extended period of time

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

Ability to run, kneel, crouch, bend and reach to provide instruction and to retrieve and handle materials and supplies

Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating

Able to cognitively understand and process written and verbal directions, organize tasks, and make appropriate decisions

Hearing clearly

Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Per JFT Contract

Salary : $3,000 - $58,733

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