POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a Career Academy position
that supports the successful implementation and management of the Academy model
at the assigned school. The teacher provides for instruction of students by
developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and
presenting them using instructional techniques that 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, maintains required records, and follows
required PGCPS procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for
preparing students to successfully take and pass the AutoCAD credentialing exam
as well as the Revit Architecture certification exam 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;
Establishes
learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum
framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
Plans
and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers;
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;
Maintains
accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and
Administrative Procedures;
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;
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;
Participates
in continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and
pro-active professional development workshops and seminars;
Provides
students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search,
interviewing, and résumé writing skills;
Collaborates
with the school Academy team and Central Office to fully implement the Career
Academy model with fidelity;
Works with school
Academy team and Central Office to implement content literacy standards
uniformly across the curricular areas;
In conjunction with
the school Academy team and Central Office produces and implements
multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students;
Participates with
Academy team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment
strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and though 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.
Knowledge of and experience
with Construction Management and practices;
Knowledge of and experience
with Civil and Mechanical Engineering as well as Architectural design;
Knowledge of and experience
with business administration, and functional management;
Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives,
curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of
instruction in field of specialization;
Knowledge of and experience
with Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology as well as the design-build-maintain process and innovative technologies
including Green Construction and Design;
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;
Ability
to work with diverse populations;
Ability
to infuse technology into curriculum;
Ability
to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues,
community, and other school system staff;
Proficient in Autodesk
software including AutoCAD and Revit Architecture;
Excellent
knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning process; and
Excellent oral and written 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 Associates degree in the career
area to be taught or a Bachelor’s degree not related to the career area to be
taught and official verification of two (2) 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; Maryland Advanced Professional
Certificate 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:
This teaching position is part of the Academy of Architecture and Design. Teachers within this Academy 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 construction design.