CTE – Computer Science and Digital Design Teacher

Description:

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND DIGITAL DESIGN TEACHER
Terms of Employment: 10-Month, Full-Tme
Reports to: Principal
Salary: Odyssey Charter School 2025-2026 Approved CBA Salary Scale

About Us:
The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,300 students. Our School has a growing dual Greek language immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents equitably and democratically to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively Teach a diverse group of High School students (Grades 9-12)); subject areas include: Computer Science and Digital Design
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students utilzing Odyssey Charter School and the Board of Education's educational philosophy and policies
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary
• Identifies the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Encourages and assists in the development of independent study habits
• Communicates with all students concerning their academic and behavioral progress
• Acts in ways, which are likely to promote students' feelings of self-worth
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period
• Maintains a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel
• Meets responsibilities as per contractual agreement and State law
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth
• Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays
• Works cooperatively with all Odyssey stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.


Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year.

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Please Contact Human Resources at 302/516-8000 for a paper application if one is needed.

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