POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher provides for
instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional
plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which
meet the needs of all students. The teacher provides 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
maintains 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.
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 Datawise Plan;
Planns
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;
Prepares,
administers and corrects evaluations and 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 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;
Creats
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;
Conferrs
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, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers;
Oversees
and directs the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and
volunteers assigned to the classroom;
Participates
in career & technical student organization, fund raising, continuous school
improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and pro-active
professional development workshops and seminars;
Assists
in creating practicum and job shadowing experiences for students enrolled in
the internship classes;
Provides
students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search,
interviewing, and resume writing skills;
Collaborates
with P-TECH Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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 multicultural education;
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
Ability to work effectively with students, parents,
administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff;
Excellent oral and communication skills;
Evidence of strong content knowledge and ability to help students
overcome conceptual difficulties in content area;
Experience or willingness to incorporate reading, writing,
speaking and reasoning into his/her subject area;
Ability or willingness to meet the needs of English Language
Learners and students with special needs in lessons and assessments while
maintaining high expectations for student achievement;
Evidence of strong teamwork skills; and
Experience or willingness to develop and implement an advisory
curriculum and serve as an advisor to a group of 10–15 students.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required in
applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or
university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment
issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Work-Based Learning
endorsement 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.