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 CSS, be 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 provide students with entry-level occupational skills in the field of Technology;

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

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

• Develops and maintains an inventory control system for all training equipment and supplies, 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 preventive maintenances 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 reports of students absent each period;

• Maintains and updates the curriculum annually to current Information Technology standards;

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

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

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

• Participates in advisory committees, faculty committees, students’ activities, and organizations 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 at Thompson 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.