Computer Science Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Computer Science Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Instruct students on facets of Java, Python, C, Scheme, Javascript, PHP, MySQL and other relevant technologies.
Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
Teach how to write computer programs, algorithms and programming languages.
Keep records of grades, grade papers, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science.
Create lesson plans.
Utilize various curriculum resources.
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Develop incentives to keep participants in class.
Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs.
Utilize public library resources.
Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.
Tutor students on an individual basis

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Computer Science Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Computer Science Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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