Computer science teacher: the specifics of the profession and job responsibilities

Each field of activity has its own specifics. Including in the profession of a teacher of computer science. Only after studying the main job responsibilities and career prospects, you can correctly understand whether such a job is suitable or not.

A teacher at school is a very important and responsible activity.... The outlook and future life prospects of students depend on what his work will be. Even a computer science teacher should remember this, especially since he teaches his class one of the most important elements of modern life. It should be understood that computer science is not just another subject, but a whole science, a set of principles.

We'll have to work out with students:

• the ability to evaluate information and critically approach it;
• the ability to find a way out of a difficult situation when working with electronics;
• a responsibility;
• conscientiousness.

That is why teaching specific programs and techniques for solving problems, the basics of programming goes into the background. They are as important as the technical architecture of the computer. But a hundredfold it is more important to demonstrate the advantages that a computer gives to a person, the main ways and formats of interaction with it. It is necessary to constantly move away from abstract theory and place maximum emphasis on practice. At the same time, a computer science teacher, more than any other school teacher, must follow the latest developments in his field.

And they appear much more often than in physics or chemistry, biology or physical education.Comparing with language disciplines, literature or mathematics is somehow inconvenient. Therefore, a computer science teacher must, for the sake of meeting the needs of his class, be aware of:

• the latest trends in the development of electronic technology;
• communications and programming innovations;
• features of specific operating systems;
• fresh versions of applications and utilities;
• actual file formats;
• algorithms for data processing and transmission;
• development trends of computer networks and their current state.

Working as a computer science teacher is creative. It will appeal to people who are constantly growing and improving, trying to expand their skills. You can always go part-time and / or earn extra money by tutoring. As with any school specialization, the success of former students in life, and not only in professional terms, will be joyful. It is impossible not to mention that the work of a teacher is respected and even, in a sense, honorable.

A 60-day vacation, strictly in summer, will delight all people... Constant communication with young people can charge you with optimism and cheerfulness. But not all schoolchildren are conscientious, and sometimes there is a real "headache" of the teacher among them. The level of payment in state and municipal schools is not as high as we would like. But there are a lot of reports and other documents.

Teaching computer science is unthinkable without a penchant for working with children and adolescents. A very important role is played by observation and pedagogical flair... Only those who can see the developmental changes in children and their basic skills become good teachers. And also one cannot fail to mention the obligatory oratorical talents and abilities of the organizer. In addition, even in a computer science lesson, conflicts can flare up - you need to be able to recognize and prevent them in time.

Leading a lesson means being able to follow several objects at the same time, and at the same time dose attention. Not everyone will study equally diligently, and even excellent students sometimes have problems: they will have to delve into everything and be tactful, helping to cope with difficulties. But you must not give up slack: a good teacher is always demanding where it is appropriate. He is an example of discipline and order in any situation. Of course, the tendency to constant self-improvement is important.

In various Russian regions, the payment of a computer science teacher ranges from 14 to 60 thousand rubles. True, over 30 thousand can be received either in single private schools, or in the regions of the Far North. The average level is between 18 and 20 thousand. In the Russian capital, rates range from 25,000 to 110,000. At the same time, it is better for novice teachers without experience and a solid portfolio to count on more than 35-40 thousand rubles.

In addition to the salary rate, the role is played by:

• experience;
• additional qualifications;
• classroom leadership;
• checking notebooks;
• office management;
• student success at events and competitions;
• bonuses and incentive payments.

Teachers of other specializations, especially in the field of physics and mathematics, can be limited to a one-year retraining course at any institute for advanced training. Pedagogical colleges, which also exist in any major city, provide the necessary training from scratch. But it is better to be trained in a serious pedagogical university.

Computer science teacher:

• is engaged in educational and educational work, taking into account the specifics of his course and the psychology of a certain age, taking into account the individual characteristics of students;
• fulfills the requirements of the curriculum and personal lesson plans;
• strictly follows the schedule of classes;
• controls that the knowledge of schoolchildren in its subject corresponds to the provisions of the Federal State Educational Standard;
• monitors the implementation of labor protection, safety and fire regulations;
• prevents accidents, if necessary eliminates their consequences;
• draws up documentation, keeps journals of visits and educational results;
• offers the school administration specific measures to improve the educational process, which it cannot implement within the limits of its authority.

And also a teacher of informatics is obliged to participate in the work of pedagogical councils and other collegial governing bodies. He will need to take part in the final certification of schoolchildren. Job descriptions can also talk about:

• systematic development of new professional knowledge;
• participation in methodological associations;
• individual methodical search;
• school duty;
• organization of interdisciplinary connections;
• interaction with parents, other relatives of students, with the administration of orphanages;
• compliance with the school charter;
• observance of the ethical code of the teacher;
• compliance with internal regulations;
• replacement of absent teachers of the same specialization.