POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Teacher -
Outreach provides unique Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities for students
(PK-12) and teachers that foster science literacy through enrichment programs
that are aligned with county curriculum, Next Generation Science Standards
(NGSS), and MSDE Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) that
engage, enrich, support and reinforce classroom instruction. The teacher provides and models best practices
that promote teacher effectiveness in facilitating STEM instruction. The teacher also creates and sustains a
productive work environment that fosters an ongoing dialog of collaboration and
staff engagement in order to promote a strategic direction in meeting systemic
expectations and organizational success, as well as preparing students for
college and career-readiness resulting in success.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Working directly with schools to develop and
implement programs that support the STEM/Science Literacy Standards as well as
provide students with an opportunity to examine local, regional and global issues;
Develops, prepares, implements STEM programs
and instructional materials;
Establishes goals and objectives consistent
with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human
growth and development;
Selects and utilizes appropriate instructional
strategies including, but not limited to lectures, group discussions,
demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter
to students;
Evaluates student progress using appropriate
assessment techniques;
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom
conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to
protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
Creates a classroom environment that provides
for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to
achieve learning objectives;
Attends and actively participates in
staff/faculty meetings, collaborative planning and provides input regarding the
planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods;
Writes grants that support the implementation
of STEM/Science literacy in PGCPS;
Locates and shares helpful websites that
provide information and support for teachers and students in the area of STEM
education;
Works with outside organizations to develop
greater collaboration with PGCPS as it relates to providing greater learning
opportunities for students, teachers and administrators in the area of
STEM/Science literacy;
Assists schools with the implementation of
their on-site STEM projects and programs;
Conducts and assists with special programs and
initiatives at the Howard B. Owens Science Center;
Develops and implements a comprehensive plan
for PGCPS that addresses the state graduation requirement found in the science
literacy standards;
Provides professional development for teachers
and administrators in the area of STEM and science literacy;
Performs related work as required by the Program
Administrator of Howard B. Owens Science Center, the Director for Academic
Programs, and/or the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Demonstrates superior
knowledge of pedagogy as it relates to best practices in science program
implementation and development;
Thorough knowledge of
MSDE Science Literacy Standards;
Knowledge of current
trends in science education, including Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM), Next Generation Science Standards; Common Core State
Standards, and College,
Career Ready Standards
Knowledge of websites
that support STEM education;
Ability to relate
positively with students, teachers, central office personnel and the general
public;
Experience in operating
standard office equipment and office software including database, spreadsheet,
web page development, etc.;
Ability to communicate
effectively both in written and oral form with diverse groups and populations; and
Possesses superior
public speaking abilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree required in
applicable field of education; course work or experience in STEM education, science,
or space education preferred; Master's degree preferred; minimum of three (3)
years of successful teaching experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Advanced Professional
Certificate preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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.