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 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 achievement, and
maintains required records; and follows PGCPS required procedures and
practices. The teacher is responsible for preparing students to successfully
take and pass successive end-of-course 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;
Plans
and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student
teachers, and volunteers;
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;
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;
Assists
in creating capstone experiences for seniors;
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.
Three (3) years teaching experience required with preference in
science, math, or a STEM-related content area;
Must be certified or
willing to become certified in any and all PLTW courses assigned to teach; this
may require a commitment to PLTW Readiness Training and summer Core Training;
Knowledge
of current trends in STEM education, including constructivist pedagogy,
performance-based standards and assessments, Maryland’s STEM Standards of
Practice, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and designing of STEM
project-based, problem-based, challenged-based activities;
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 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 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 or higher in the career area to be taught from an accredited college or
university; or Bachelor’s degree or higher 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.
STEM endorsement preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Maryland Teaching Certificate; 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 Academy of Engineering and Science. 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 engineering.