POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Classroom Teacher – 3-Dimensional Education (3DE) provides instruction for
students in the 3DE program, a fully immersive, school-within-a-school program
at select high schools in PGCPS. 3DE re-engineers education to create engaging
learning environments that reflect the world in which we live and empowers
students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to unlock greater economic
opportunity. Passionate teachers set high expectations and maintain
interdisciplinary learning environments to better reflect the real world. As a
result, students increase engagement in school and participate in a continuous cycle
of personal and academic growth. The
incumbent of this position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops
and implements plans to improve student performance, maintains required records
and follows required procedures and practices.
The teacher will be responsible for preparing students to successfully
take and pass industry certification exams.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Establishes clear goals and objectives
related to the School Improvement Plan;
Collaborates with the 3DE team to
coordinate students’ academic, social and emotional progress;
Plans and prepares interdisciplinary lessons,
assignments, instructional materials; implements designated 3DE instructional
projects, case challenges and experiences;
Creates a classroom environment that
allows for student-driven, project-based learning, provides for student
involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve
learning objectives;
Establishes both learning and language objectives
consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework and knowledge
of human growth and development;
Prepares, administers and corrects
evaluations and assessments aligned to the Maryland State Department of
Education Marketing Technical Skills Assessments, and records results; evaluates
student progress using appropriate and constructive assessment techniques;
Demonstrates the relevance and
applicability of project-based learning and strong content knowledge with the
ability to infuse business connectivity into all aspects of learning;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present
subject matter to students;
Maintains order and discipline in the
classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety
precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Confers with parents and students
regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in
teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary; counsels pupils
when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Maintains accurate and complete records
as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;
Monitors appropriate use and care of
equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections; engages in classroom and school visits in order to self-reflect
and peer-review;
Participates in career and technical
student organization, fundraising, continuous school improvement activities,
advisory committee meetings, and proactive professional development workshops
and seminars;
Assists in creating practicum and job
shadowing experiences;
Collaborates with Career and Technical
Education (CTE) Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Business –
Marketing pathway;
Participates with CTE team members to
develop appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies for identified
students for use in the classroom and through other delivery methods (e.g.,
after-school); and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work with diverse
populations;
Knowledge of school organization, goals
and objectives, curriculum, interdisciplinary and project-based teaching
techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of
specialization;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of
the teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide instruction that
reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Knowledge and experience with
project-based learning;
Capacity to authentically infuse
business connectivity into all aspects of learning including business and core
courses;
Advanced skills and experience in
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other applications;
Resourcefulness to demonstrate the
relevance and applicability of learning;
Capability
to teach through interdisciplinary strategies in a blended learning
environment; ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
Willingness to push students to take
ownership for their future to investigate, to analyze, and to develop solutions;
Orientation to a team-based approach
among teachers, students, parents, 3DE, and other partners to support academic
and non-academic student needs;
Ability to motivate students to take
ownership of their learning through investigation, analytics and solution
proposal;
Ability to work effectively with
students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community and other school
system staff;
Ability to teach any combination of
Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Principles of Business, Principles of
Accounting and Finance, and Marketing; and
Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or from a regionally accredited college
or university in Business Marketing or related field. Minimum three (3) years professional
experience in business, marketing, business education, communication or related
field required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate in Business Education issued by
the Maryland State Department of Education required. Certifications in Entrepreneurship and Small
Business (ESB) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.