PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Elementary Computer Science Teacher 

 

June 20, 2024

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.
2. Maintains familiarity and ability to implement Virginia Standards of Learning for Computer Science.
3. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with Computer Science SOLs
4. Collaborates with other faculty in planning and facilitating student instruction that integrates learning within and among academic disciplines, integrates applied learning scenarios, and incorporates project-based learning.
5. Collaborates with other faculty in planning and facilitating student instruction that integrates learning within and among academic disciplines, integrates applied learning scenarios, and incorporates project-based learning.
6. Host PD workshops for teachers on implementing the Computer Science SOLs.
7. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
8. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
9. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
10. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
11. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
12. Effectively implement district initiatives.
13. Represent Wythe County in Computer Science initiatives provided by the VDOE. 
14. Effectively collaborate with department and grade-level teachers.
15. Plans and facilitates instruction to students in a blended-learning setting.
16. Reviews, revises, and creates curricula and learning resources for computer science courses.
17. Performs other duties as needed.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license 
• Computer Science endorsement preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience
• Prior experience working with students of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, utilizing blended and project-based learning, developing curriculum, and assessing student achievement. 

• Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

 

SALARY BASED ON THE 2024-2025 TEACHER SALARY SCALE

               

 

Current qualified employees of the Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest. All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application for employment and supporting documents for employment to:

 

Director of Personnel

Wythe County Public Schools

1570 West Reservoir Street

Wytheville, VA 24382

Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192

Web Site: http://wythe.k12.va.us

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

 

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

 

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411. 

 

You may also contact these individuals at: 

https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681  

 

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit    https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html  for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481