TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Computer Science Teacher - Highland Park High School - 2025 - 2026
TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Computer Science Teacher - Highland Park High School - 2025-2026
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Computer Science Teacher
Reports To: Principal, Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers
Starting Salary: 50,500
Position Purpose Topeka Public Schools demonstrates a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.
Qualifications
The minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
A valid Kansas Teachers Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements required)
A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education
Regular and predictable attendance is essential
Physical/Emotional Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. On occasion, the employee may be required to work extended hours.
Performance Responsibilities
Teaches computer science programming and software development concepts to pupils
Plans and delivers a computer science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion, and student experiments
Organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning
Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids
Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life
Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools
Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
Communicates high expectations to all learners
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Incorporates use of appropriate technology
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior, and applies appropriate consequences
Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
Maintains confidentiality
Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during instructional activities
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Principal or designee may assign
Terms of Employment 9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of professional certified employees.
Significant Associations The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
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Computer Science Teacher
Reports To: Principal, Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers
Starting Salary: 50,500
Position Purpose Topeka Public Schools demonstrates a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, student-centered classrooms, presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.
Qualifications
The minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
A valid Kansas Teachers Certificate (applicable level-area endorsements required)
A completed credential file that meets the Topeka Public School standards
Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education
Regular and predictable attendance is essential
Physical/Emotional Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. On occasion, the employee may be required to work extended hours.
Performance Responsibilities
Teaches computer science programming and software development concepts to pupils
Plans and delivers a computer science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion, and student experiments
Organizes laboratory activities for optimal learning
Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments, and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches, and other instructional aids
Instructs pupils in proper use, care, and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment, and plant and animal life
Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools
Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
Communicates high expectations to all learners
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Incorporates use of appropriate technology
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior, and applies appropriate consequences
Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
Maintains confidentiality
Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during instructional activities
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Principal or designee may assign
Terms of Employment 9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of professional certified employees.
Significant Associations The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
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