Instructor - Special Education jobs in New London, CT

Job Title: Scratch Instructor (Part Time)

General Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Development, plans and facilitates collaborative coding instructional sessions using a variety of block coding languages, robotics, tools, and applications.

Major Duties: 

• Meets regularly with the Director of Educational Development
• Plans and facilitates learning sessions
• Assists students in the development of computer science and coding skills
• Maintains consistent communication the Director of Educational Development
• Models appropriate academic and social behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to work with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels.
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility.
• Knowledge and ability to instruct students in block coding languages such as Scratch and/or Blockly.
• Ability to instruct students on how to control a robot (Ozobot, Sphero, drones, etc) using block coding languages.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive future instruction.
• Ability to work independently applying critical thinking skills and problem solving to various situations.
• Must be able to instruct students of varying skill and experience levels in multiple programs based on interest and ability.

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor's degree, teaching and/or tutoring experience, and have or be willing to become fluent with Scratch or other block coding languages