Waltham Public Schools is looking to hire a Programming and Web Development professional with a minimum
of 4-years work experience to teach students at the new Waltham High School. If you like working with young
people and making a difference in their lives then we want to talk with you! We will provide support as you
transition into an exciting and rewarding second career as a Programming and Web teacher. Please contact Mike
Grace by email at michaelgrace@walthampublicschools.org or by phone at 781-314-5519 for additional
information.

 

Job Description:

• Teach students to build, maintain and repair both computer and networking systems.
• Teach students to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Novell/Windows networks.
• Teach students how to configuration and maintain a web server as well as design and maintain a website
• Teach occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
• Develop lesson plans and organized class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Demonstrate occupational materials, equipment, instruments, and processes using stand or teacher-prepared models, mock ups, sketches, and other instructional aides.
• Guide students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities. 
• Provide individual and group instruction appropriate t the needs of the students and the requirements of the activities being performed.
• Instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of instruments and equipment.
• Control storage, maintains standard of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual student progress.
• Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in the course being taught, as well as prepare progress reports.
• Other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher degree related to the subject matter and skills to be taught
• Needs to have, or be prepared to obtain, a Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher License in Programming and Web Development (The Preliminary License requires passing score of at least 70% on a written test and performance test; and a passing score on the vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test (VTLST) or the Communication and Literacy Skills Test
• Four years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to programming & web development 
• No teaching experience required
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students

• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills