Technology Teacher

POSITION: Technology Teacher

LOCATION: Thompson Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION: To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the basic skills

and knowledge applicable to the field of Information Technology and to instill in each

student safe working habits the importance of continuation of their education and the

assets of reliability competence loyalty and dependability.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a valid RI Certification: All Grades Technology Education Teacher Gr. PK-12. (or Middle Grades Math or Science certification).
• Be a skilled and proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite be fluent in HTML and CSSbe familiar with the basics of computer architecture have fundamental to intermediate programming skills be prepared to teach provided curriculum and be willing to continue to learn as the field is continuously changing.

• The ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning is critical to this
• position;
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course

work educational experience school-level involvement and/or professional activities

and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and carries out group and individualized instruction which will providestudents with entry-level occupational skills in the field of Technology;

• Establishes a student-centered classroom/work environment and maintains currentprogress reports for all students;

• Troubleshoot a wide variety of technical issues within the classroom; includinghardware and software.

• Develops and maintains an inventory control system for all training equipment andsupplies such as toner bulbs software textbooks etc. Maintains stock control and reorders supplies as necessary;

• Works with the District Technology Department to develop a regular preventivemaintenances schedule including equipment replacement when necessary;

• Plans and supervises the work of students in the lab and classroom;
• Tests evaluates and documents the achievement of students.
• Maintains an auditable record of student attendance and makes daily reportsof students absent each period;

• Maintains and updates the curriculum annually to current Information Technologystandards;

• Maintains standards of student conduct needed to provide an orderly safe andproductive environment in an active classroom.

• Provide students with the opportunity to learn about various computer peripheralsand software applications.

• Maintains contact with the Information Technology instructor at Rogers High Schoolto keep informed of new innovations and job requirements.

• Participates in advisory committees faculty committees students activities andorganizations that enhance career and technical education;

• Implements career and technical academic integration in all curriculum areas;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal and or Assistant Principal atThompson Middle School.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

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