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.
Establishes clear
goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
Plans and prepares
lessons, assignments, 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;
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
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 instructional 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; 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;
Demonstrated use of
technology in current or past work experience(s);
Ability to work
effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and
other school system staff; and
Excellent oral and
communication skills;
Knowledgeable of
Physical Geography, Cartography, and Geospatial Surveying;
Industry certification
in Geographic Information System or demonstrated knowledge of ArcGIS preferred;
and
Familiarization with
Emergency Preparedness Management at the Local, State. or Federal levels
preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or
higher in a state-approved career and technical program or in the career area
to be taught from an accredited college/university; or Bachelor’s degree and
official verification of two years of satisfactory occupational experience in
the career area to be taught.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the
Maryland State Department of Education.
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.