Job Title: Middle School Computer Science Teacher/IT Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Schedule: Certified Staff
Contract: 195 days
Reports to: Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Computer Science Teacher& IT Manager is a hybrid role essential to our school’s mission. The successful candidate will split their time between direct classroom instruction (grades 6-8) and the comprehensive management of the school’s information technology system.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Certification: Valid Wyoming Teaching Certificate with a Computer Science endorsement
Background Check: Must agree to and clear a background check
Experience: 2+ years in IT systems administration or hardware management. Previous experience in a Charter or Core Knowledge school is preferred but not required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER
- Plans and prepares for classroom instruction.
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons for grades 6-8 following the Wyoming Computer Science Content & Performance Standards.
- Adapts teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and grade levels (6-8).
- Utilizes appropriate assessment strategies to measure learning and performance.
- Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, background, and abilities.
- Communicates with and constantly strives to maintain a positive relationship with students and parents.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom. Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
- Organizes the classroom to promote learning, student safety, and ensures classroom equipment functions in a safe manner.
- Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school committees or councils).
- Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
- Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
- Participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - IT MANAGER
- Act as a mentor to fellow staff, helping them effectively use classroom tech to enhance student outcomes.
- Maintain a meticulous, real-time inventory of all student and staff devices. Track assignments, locations, and hardware health.
- Act as the primary point of contact for hardware troubleshooting. Perform in-house basic repairs and manage RMAs/warranty claims for major hardware failures.
- Research, vet, and purchase all new hardware and software. Manage vendor relationships to ensure the school receives education-tier pricing.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year hardware rotation plan (e.g., a 4-year refresh cycle) to ensure no equipment becomes obsolete and that budget needs are predictable.
- Onboard new employees by configuring workstations, managing credentials, and providing "Day 1" tech orientations.
- Manage Google Workspace for Education, MDMs (Securly), Microsoft 365, security cameras and Avaya phone system.
- Ensure the school meets all FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA digital security requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to use effective communication skills; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; ability to lead meetings; and ability to help groups achieve consensus.
- Proficient in MDM software, Google Admin Console and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with spreadsheet-based or software-based inventory management.
- Basic hardware repair skills (screen replacement, battery swaps, etc.).
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and differentiate instruction accordingly.
- Proficiency in technology integration and use of educational software and tools.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Snowy Range Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Business Manager for further information.
- Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
- Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
- Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
- Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
- Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
- Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
- Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
- Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a complete application via snowyrangeacademy.org/careers . Incomplete applications will not be considered. A personal interview is required for employment. Interviews are at the candidate’s expense and will be arranged by invitation of the principal. Parents, students, teachers, and other employees may participate in interviewing candidates and reviewing application materials.
EVALUATION
Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal.
Pay: $60,325.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
