POSITION SUMMARY:
Teachers
provide students with instruction by developing, selecting and modifying
instructional plans/materials and presenting using instructional techniques
which meet the needs of all students.
Teachers will participate in interdisciplinary planning teams to develop
curriculum, as well as design and implement professional development. Teachers 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 performance and maintain required records and follows required
procedures and practices.
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;
Works within a teacher team to
coordinate students’ academic, social and emotional progress;
Plans and prepares lessons,
assignments, instructional materials;
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, portfolios, assessments and records results;
Selects and uses appropriate
instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group
discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to facilitate
students in subject;
Evaluates student progress using
appropriate and constructive 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;
Conducts home visits and engages in
regular conversation with parents using Language Link if/when necessary;
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 instruction
goals, objectives and methods;
Improves skill and knowledge base in
current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques,
technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary
connections;
Engages in classroom and school visits
in order to self-reflect and peer-review;
Plans and supervises purposeful
assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
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, 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 culturally
relevant education
Knowledge
and experience with project-based learning;
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 required in applicable field of
education from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses or
certification in ESOL preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. ESOL certification
preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of
classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, 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.