Classroom Teacher - RELA/English (12-Month)

Classroom Teacher - RELA/English (12-Month)

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 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 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 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; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• 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 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 REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.

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

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

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