5th Area Specialist - Computer Science

5th AREA SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

AMY BEVERLAND ELEMENTARY

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year accredited college or university. Experience working with children and parents preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities represent the minimum requirements of the 5th Area Specialist position. The position requires 6.5 hours per day with an additional 2.0 hours per week attending after school professional development/clubs. The 5th Area Specialist reports to and is evaluated by the Principal or designee.

Description of 5th Area Special Content:

Computer Science Curriculum as outlined by the Indiana Academic Standards.

PLANNING

• Create weekly, objective-driven lesson plans for each grade taught
• Prepare materials prior to the start of each class

INSTRUCTION

• Develop student understanding and mastery of content
• Demonstrate and clearly communicate content to students
• Engage students in academic content
• Check for understanding
• Maximize instructional time
• Create classroom culture of respect and collaboration
• Set high expectations for academic success

LEADERSHIP

• Contribute positively to school culture
• Collaborate with peers
• Seek professional skills and knowledge
• Advocate for student success
• Engage families in student learning

PROFESSIONALISM

• Demonstrate a pattern of regular daily attendance
• Demonstrate a pattern of on-time arrival
• Demonstrate a pattern of following state, corporation, and school policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a pattern of respectful interactions with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and community members

OTHER

• Operate and care for equipment used in the learning environment
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as determined by the Principal or designee