POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Teacher –
Financial Literacy works within the Department of Career and Technical
Education (CTE) and supports the successful implementation of the Financial
Literacy graduation requirement course.
The teacher instructs high school students in the technical or
occupational skills of the professional trade and prepares students to manage
financial resources effectively, make sound financial decisions, and provide
the tools necessary to become financially literate. The teacher will develop,
select, and modify instructional plans and materials and present them using
instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. The teacher
will provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical,
social and emotional development of students. This position monitors and
evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student
achievement, and maintains required records; and follows PGCPS required
procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for preparing
students to successfully take and pass a financial literacy competency exam, as
well as, prepare them for the workforce and/or four-year institutions.
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;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
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;
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;
Counsels
pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
Confers
with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students;
Arranges
and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
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 instruction 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;
Oversees
and directs the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and
volunteers assigned to the classroom;
Collaborates
with Career and Technical Education Team to implement the goals and objectives
of the program of study; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of financial education and personal finance;
Knowledge of school
organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current
trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of teaching and learning process;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to work with
diverse populations;
Ability to infuse
technology into curriculum;
Ability to work
effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and
other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable field of
education required; Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching in Family &
Consumer Sciences or Business Education required; at least two of which must be
full-time experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate
in Family & Consumer Sciences or Business Education issued by the Maryland
State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom.
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.