Bilingual Elementary Science Teacher

Terms of Employment:

10-month

Exemption Status:

Exempt Salary Scale:

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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or higher and meets certification requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education. Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy. Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies. Evidence of exemplary human relation skills. Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills. Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Plans a science program involving demonstrations, digital resources, discussions, and student experiments. Demonstrates scientific concepts by use of scientific tools, hands-on experiments, digital resources, and other instructional aids. Monitors appropriate use and care of science equipment, materials and facilities. Provides a variety of materials and resources for students to explore and learn science content. Plans and implements lab-based science lessons based on state and county standards. Provides instruction using science and engineering processes. Monitors and evaluates student learning outcomes. Constantly encourages and motivates students to grow, learn and improve. Teaches a level of science that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Maintains regular, on-time attendance. Serves on special committees

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period. The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or

TDD 1-800-735-2258

two weeks prior to the event.