POSITION: Classroom Teacher – Public Safety Academy
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Assigned School
REPORTS TO: Principal
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:95
UNION: PGCEA
CLASSIFICATION: PGCEA
GRADE: 2 - 7
POSITION SUMMARY:This is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) position that supports the successful implementation and management of the Public Safety Academy at the assigned school. The teacher will implement designated curriculum and experiential learning activities. The teacher instructs students in the technical or occupational skills of the professional public safety enterprise. 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, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices. The teacher will ensure programs are designed to prepare students for careers related to public service which includes, but is not limited to criminal justice, law enforcement and fire/emergency medical services (EMS) in federal, state and local organizations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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; Collaborates
with School Administration and Career and Technical Education Office to fully
implement the Maryland State Department of Education HS/EP program of study
with fidelity; Works
with School Administration and Career and Technical Education Office to
implement content literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas; Produces
and implements multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for
students in conjunction with the School Administration and Career and Technical
Education Office; Participates
with School Administration to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment
strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and through other
delivery methods (e.g., after school); and Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge
of, and experience with, criminal justice, law enforcement, fire and emergency
medical services (EMS) and/or other appropriate content for the effective
delivery of curriculum; 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 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; Excellent
oral and communication skills; and Knowledge
of homeland security, emergency preparedness management, cyber security, and/or
forensics at the local, state or federal level 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 (2) years of satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught. Master’s degree preferred.
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: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772