POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Teacher – Talent Ready instructs students in the technical
and occupational skills of the professional trade. The teacher will develop,
select and modify instructional plans and materials and present them using
instructional techniques that 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
performance, maintains required records, and follows PGCPS required procedures
and practices. The incumbent of this position 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;
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;
Evaluates
student progress using appropriate assessment techniques; 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;
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
students 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, multi-cultural content, problem solving
and interdisciplinary connections;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers;
Participates in career & technical student
organization, fundraising, continuous school improvement activities, advisory
committee meetings, and pro-active professional development workshops and
seminars;
Assists in creating practicum and job shadowing
experiences for seniors;
Provides students with broad, transferable
concepts and job skills, such as job search, interviewing and resume writing
skills;
Collaborates with the school and Talent Ready
Program team members to implement the program with fidelity, implement content
literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas, and produce and
implement multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students;
Participates with Talent Ready Program 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 collaboratively across school
lines to develop and implement high-quality programs that reflect real-world
occupational and professional needs that comprise the expansive enterprise of
information technology;
Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Microsoft
Technology Associate certification requirements, CISCO certification
requirements, and the CompTIA certification requirements;
Familiarity with or willingness to learn programming languages,
such as HTML5, CSS, Python, Java, and/or Swift;
Familiarity with or willingness to learn complex
technical concepts related to computer hardware, software, and network
engineering;
Knowledge of school organization, goals and
objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and
materials of instruction in the 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 work with diverse populations;
Ability to infuse technology into the
curriculum;
Ability to work effectively with students,
parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff;
and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from a
regionally accredited college or university in information technology, computer
science or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of previous occupational
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. Certification in one of the following required: Microsoft Technology Associate, CompTIA
A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security+, CCENT, CCNA, or CCNA Security.
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.