Secondary Computer Literacy & Keyboarding Teacher

Company: Northumberland County School District
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER LITERACY & KEYBOARDING TEACHER
Term of Contract: 10 months
FSLA Classification: Exempt

*This position has been approved for a $5,000 hiring supplement through the Virginia Department of Education's Recruitment Incentive for Public Education (RIPE) Program, if candidate meets all qualifications.

SUPERVISOR: Middle/High School Principal

Essential Duties
Teaches content and skills in courses, utilizing curriculum designated by Northumberland
County Public Schools. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and
administrative regulations and procedures of Northumberland County Public Schools Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson
plans that guide and challenge students. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic
instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in

order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, maintains
appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other

recordkeeping activities as necessary. Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards for skills.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement (see below). Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

The program in keyboarding (add-on endorsement) shall ensure that the candidate holds an active license with a teaching endorsement or endorsements issued by the Virginia Board of Education and has demonstrated the following competencies:

Possession of skills in fingering and keyboard manipulation techniques to model and provide touch keyboarding instruction;
Ability to provide instruction that allows students to develop touch fingering techniques in a kinesthetic response to the keyboard required for rapid, accurate entry of data and information;
Ability to provide instruction for current procedures in formatting documents;
Ability to provide instruction that allows students to develop proper keyboarding techniques based on ergonomics research to minimize future repetitive strain injuries;
Understanding of and proficiency in grammar, usage, and mechanics and their integration in writing and communications; and
Understanding of and proficiency in pedagogy to incorporate writing as an instructional and assessment tool for candidates to generate, gather, plan, organize, and present ideas in writing to communicate for a variety of purposes.

*Position will remain open until filled.

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