POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher instructs students
in the technical or occupational skills of the professional trade. The teacher
will develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials and present
them using instructional techniques, which 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 will be
responsible for preparing students to successfully take and pass the Maryland
Board Exam for licensure 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 enabling 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 Procedures;
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; Plans and supervises purposeful assignments
for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
Oversees
and directs the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and
volunteers assigned to the classroom;
Collaboration
with Career Academy Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy;
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 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
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a state-approved
health profession; or Associate’s degree in the career area to be taught. Three
(3) years Certified Medical Assistant experience required; two (2) years of instructional
experience in health profession preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional
Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Clinical
Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of
classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if
applicable.
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.