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Classroom Teacher - HR, Public Safety, & Military Science (Child Development)

DUTIES & 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, 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
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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/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

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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