Teacher Secondary Technology Education Information Technology Networking (Cisc Job Opening at Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore, MD

* Engages students in the study of networking and computer repair.

* Delivers instruction that follows the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.

* Prepares students to take and pass the A+ and CCENT industry standard exams.

* Plans, prepares and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

* Prepares students for careers or advanced studies in information technology and computing.

* Identifies and employs instructional resources, methods, and technologies to meet students' needs.

* Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

* Observes, evaluates, records, and gives feedback on students performance and development.

* Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

* Participates in extracurricular activities such as clubs, athletics, and student organizations.

* Participates professionally in department and faculty meetings, parent meetings and committees.

* Participates in the school community, and in the larger community of technology educators.

* Keeps instruction up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods.

* Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level or materials.

* Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools' curriculum framework.

* Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.

* Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.

* Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.

* Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

* Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Instructs and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.

* Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.

* Instructs students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audiovisual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies.

* Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.

* Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

* Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a student(s) progress.

* Communicates regularly with students and colleagues on instructional expectations and keeps students informed of their progress in meeting expectations.

* Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.

* Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.

* Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.

* Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.

* Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.