Reports To:  Building Principal

Position Purpose:  Teach Computer and Keyboarding at the Middle School Level.

Qualifications:

• Must meet Kansas State Department of Education licensure requirements for Secondary Education.

Physical/Emotional Requirements:  The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day:

Speaking- hearing- visual- reading- writing- word processing- mobility- consistency of temperament- ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time- stamina for working long hours and in stress-producing environments.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Manages assigned labs
• Serves as a resource to classroom teachers for integration of instructional technologies with approved district curricula
• Maintains records- collects data- and completes reports as requested
• Develops- updates- and publishes the school’s website  
• Assist teachers in publishing web sites
• Demonstrates technology leadership skills through building activities
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology
• Effectively implements the district-adopted technology curriculum
• Modifies teaching to meet individual students needs
• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Seeks- listens- and responds appropriately to suggestions- requests- and concerns
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking- problem solving- creativity- and flexibility
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
• Uses a variety of informal and formal assessment data in making instructional decisions
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive- inviting- and safe learning environment
• Develops- models- and practices procedures and routines
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Treats students- patrons- and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Maintains confidentiality
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays- bulletin boards- and interest centers
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations- lectures- discussions- and hands-on activities
• Selects and requests instructional materials
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Oversees assigned budgets
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Significant associations:

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities. Topeka Public Schools` students perform at the highest levels.  Students, staff members, and district leaders are recognized regularly for outstanding accomplishments. We offer a variety of comprehensive programs designed to fit to the needs and interests of all students. Excellence and equity are the standard. We educate all children. TPS schools have received national recognition for excellence in education, with several attaining the Kansas Standards of Excellence in reading and mathematics and many achieving remarkable double-digit gains. As the sixth largest school district in Kansas with an enrollment of about 12,000 students in elementary through high school, Topeka Public Schools is also the largest school district in Shawnee County.  Elementary schools range in size from 200 to 600 students. We have two elementary magnet schools.  One is a science and fine arts magnet school and the other is a computer magnet school. Middle school enrollments range between 400 to 600 students and our three high schools have enrollments of 800 to 1,800 students. Hope Street Academy, a charter high school, draws alternative students from across the district. A proud feature of our district is Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities for football, track, soccer, baseball, softball, and swimming. We are committed to hiring and retaining superior employees to educate and meet the needs of each student. As the third largest employer in Topeka with over 2,400 certified and classified staff members, we provide a competitive salary schedule, district-paid insurance benefits, a generous leave package, and many other great benefits. If you are interested in joining our progressive school district, please check the job listings below and visit our website at www.topekapublicschools.net to learn more about Topeka Public Schools and complete your application.