DEFINITION
: Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
- Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
- Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
- Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
- Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate commensurate to the position is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
- Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
- Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
- Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency. This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required