Education: Classroom Teaching level3, Early Childhood Care & Development, Elementary School, Junior-High School, Special Education

SCHEDULE:      Full Time and Part Time positions available

REPORTS TO:   School Principal
 
DEFINITION:    Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.  Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.  Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.  Performs other duties as assigned.
 
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.  Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.  Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.  Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment. 
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings.  Serves on various committees.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.  Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

GRADE:                   TABCO 10-month pay scale
 
SALARY:                 $60,000-$119,522
 
OTHER COMPENSATION: 
Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA STATUS:    Exempt
  
RETIREMENT:     Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.
 
BENEFITS: 
BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate commensurate to the position is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.