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. The
teacher will be responsible for preparing students to successfully take and
pass the NCCER certification exams at the completion of the program.
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;
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 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;
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;
Collaborates with Career Academy
Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy of Architecture &
Design;
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 multicultural
education;
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 or higher in a
state-approved career and technical program or in the
career area to be taught from an accredited
college/universities; or
Associated degree in the career area to be
taught or a bachelors degree and official verification of 2 years of
satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught; or
Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and
official verification of 3 years of satisfactory occupational experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department
of Education. Journeyman Carpentry License and/or Master Carpenter preferred; CCER Instructor Certification 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.