Technology Teacher - Middle School

**Technology Teacher – Grades 6–8** **Rowlett Middle Academy** **Full\-Time, 10 Months (August–May)** **Reports To:** Principal or Designee **Position Summary** Rowlett Middle Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and student\-centered Middle School Technology Teacher to lead a hands\-on technology and engineering program for students in grades 6–8\. This position provides students with engaging, project\-based learning experiences in technology, engineering, robotics, computer science, digital tools, design, problem\-solving, and emerging technologies. Students are encouraged to design, build, program, troubleshoot, collaborate, think critically, and creatively solve real\-world problems. A significant component of this position is teaching an advanced technology/engineering course through which eligible middle school students have the opportunity to earn high school credit and recognized industry certifications. The teacher will provide instruction in the content and skills necessary to prepare students for the Pre\-Engineering and Robotics industry certification examinations associated with the program. Prior experience teaching Pre\-Engineering and Robotics content and/or holding related industry certifications is preferred but not required. The successful candidate should have the knowledge, experience, and/or willingness to develop the expertise necessary to effectively teach this content and prepare students for these certification opportunities. Experience with the Technology Student Association (TSA), robotics competitions, engineering competitions, or similar student organizations is highly desirable. Willingness to serve as RMA's TSA Advisor is preferred but is not a requirement for employment. **Performance ResponsibilitiesTechnology \& Program Responsibilities** The Technology Teacher will: ● Plan and deliver engaging, standards\-aligned, project\-based instruction in technology, engineering, robotics, computer science, digital tools, and related areas based on assigned courses. ● Teach the designated high\-school\-credit technology/engineering course offered to eligible middle school students in accordance with applicable Florida course standards and school requirements. ● Provide instruction in Pre\-Engineering and Robotics concepts and skills and prepare students for related industry certification examinations, incorporating applicable certification competencies into classroom instruction and hands\-on projects. ● Develop and maintain the content knowledge and technical skills necessary to effectively teach the school's technology, engineering, robotics, and computer science curriculum. ● Create hands\-on learning experiences in which students design, build, program, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and improve solutions while developing critical\-thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem\-solving skills. ● Provide instruction in engineering design, robotics, coding/programming, computer science, digital literacy, technology applications, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies as appropriate to assigned courses. ● Teach and model responsible and ethical technology use, including digital citizenship, cybersecurity awareness, online safety, information literacy, intellectual property, privacy, attribution, academic integrity, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. ● Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging technology learning environment and establish procedures for the appropriate use and care of computers, robotics equipment, tools, devices, materials, and other technology resources. ● Connect classroom learning to real\-world technology and engineering applications and expose students to related high school programs, postsecondary opportunities, careers, and industry pathways. **General Teacher Responsibilities** All Rowlett teachers are expected to: ● Establish instructional goals and plan and deliver meaningful, rigorous, standards\-aligned learning experiences based on student needs, curriculum requirements, and school goals. ● Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, interventions, and enrichment to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, abilities, learning styles, and special needs. ● Establish and maintain a positive, organized, respectful, and student\-centered learning environment that promotes active engagement, appropriate behavior, personal responsibility, and high expectations for student achievement. ● Utilize appropriate assessments and analyze student performance data to monitor progress, guide instruction, and identify needs for intervention or enrichment. ● Manage instructional time, materials, technology, equipment, and other classroom resources effectively and responsibly. ● Build positive relationships and communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, administrators, and members of the school community. ● Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, counselors, families, and other professionals to support student needs, strengthen instruction, and contribute to school improvement. ● Maintain accurate and timely student records, grades, reports, assessment information, and other required documentation. ● Maintain appropriate student supervision and follow applicable procedures related to student safety, student welfare, testing, confidentiality, and the responsible use of school resources. ● Maintain current knowledge of curriculum, educational research, instructional practices, and developments relevant to the teaching assignment through ongoing professional learning. ● Model professional, ethical, respectful, reliable, and responsible conduct and participate in school activities, meetings, programs, and collaborative initiatives as required. ● Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or designee. **Required Qualifications** ● Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. ● Valid Florida teaching certification, Statement of Eligibility, or other appropriate certification/eligibility for the courses assigned. ● Ability and willingness to teach the school's high\-school\-credit technology/engineering course to eligible middle school students. ● Ability and willingness to provide instruction in Pre\-Engineering and Robotics content and prepare students for the associated industry certification examinations. ● Demonstrated proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and effectively utilize new software, hardware, equipment, and technology platforms. ● Strong instructional, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. ● Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and school administration. ● Must meet all required background screening and reference verification requirements. ● Certificate of attendance at a two\-day *7 Habits of Highly Effective People* training session or willingness to complete the training through Rowlett\-certified trainers within one year. **Preferred Qualifications** Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: ● Florida certification in Engineering \& Technology Education and/or Computer Science. ● Florida certification, eligibility, coursework, or professional experience in related areas such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Education, Information Technology, and/or Web Development. ● Previous experience teaching technology, engineering, robotics, computer science, STEM/STEAM, digital design, or related coursework. ● Current Pre\-Engineering and/or Robotics industry certification(s) applicable to the school's program. ● Experience teaching Pre\-Engineering and/or Robotics content and preparing students for related industry certification examinations. ● Experience teaching high\-school\-credit coursework at the middle school level. ● Experience with robotics, engineering design, coding/programming, makerspace instruction, or project\-based STEM learning. ● Experience with the Technology Student Association (TSA) or another STEM, engineering, robotics, or technology student organization. ● Experience coaching or mentoring students for technology, engineering, robotics, or STEM competitions. ● Willingness to serve as the school's TSA Chapter Advisor. ● Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in Florida. **Additional Preferred Assignment: TSA Advisor** Serving as Rowlett Middle Academy's Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapter Advisor is preferred but is not a condition of employment. If assigned, the TSA Advisor will: ● Support chapter affiliation, membership, recruitment, meetings, and compliance with applicable state and national TSA requirements. ● Mentor student officers and members in leadership, teamwork, project management, community service, and responsible participation. ● Guide students in competition selection, project development, documentation, presentations, and preparation using current TSA event requirements and deadlines. ● Coordinate approved meetings, competition registrations, permission forms, travel arrangements, chaperone planning, student supervision, and communication with students and families. ● Manage approved TSA budgets, purchasing, fundraising, and program records in accordance with school procedures. ● Attend approved TSA competitions and events and provide appropriate supervision of participating students. TSA activities outside the regular contract day or employment calendar, including evening or weekend events, overnight travel, or summer competitions, will be addressed through the applicable employment agreement and any applicable stipend or additional compensation. **Characteristics of Rowlett Staff** All Rowlett staff members are expected to: ● Model and infuse the *7 Habits of Highly Effective People* through interactions with students, families, colleagues, and visitors and support Rowlett's schoolwide leadership culture. ● Contribute positively to the Rowlett community by supporting the school's mission, culture, traditions, programs, and activities. ● Demonstrate a collaborative, student\-centered mindset and a willingness to contribute beyond the individual classroom to the success of students and the school as a whole. ● Represent Rowlett professionally through dependable, respectful, ethical, and positive interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community. **Physical Requirements** The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position may require extended periods of standing and walking; bending, sitting, kneeling, or stooping to assist students or work with instructional materials and equipment; use of hands and fingers to operate or manipulate classroom materials, tools, robotics components, and technology equipment; effective communication in a classroom/lab environment; and the ability to distinguish visual details necessary for assigned instructional activities. The position may require occasionally exerting up to 25 pounds of force and/or frequently exerting up to 10 pounds of force to move instructional materials, equipment, or other objects. **Benefits** ● Competitive salary ● Referendum bonus ● Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) ● Medical health insurance with employer contribution toward premiums ● Employer\-provided life insurance equivalent to one year's salary ● Paid telehealth membership for the employee and up to five additional household members ● Voluntary benefit options, including long\- and short\-term disability, supplemental life insurance, hospitalization, accident and critical illness insurance, and supplemental retirement investment programs Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $59,158\.50 \- $63,561\.26 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person