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Montgomery County Public Schools

FY27: Teacher, Focus (ELA), Strawberry Knoll ES, .5 FTE

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$73,050 / year median in Maryland

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

FY27: Teacher, Focus (ELA), Strawberry Knoll
ES, .5 FTE
Job Specific Information :
The wage range for this position is a salary between $33,345 and $67,873 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
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//drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view We are looking for a Focus teacher to support ELA instruction at Gr. 3. Role will include being teacher of record for ELA for a group of students (ELA planning, instruction, and grading). Strong candidates will have excellent collaboration, communication, and building classroom community skills.
MCPS Official Job Description Summary Description:
Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Special Requirements:
Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Education Training Experience:
Bachelor^s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
Certificate License:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
Job :
Other Focus Teacher Organization :
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School Primary Location :
Gaithersburg Schedule :
Part-time | .500 (40 hours bi-weekly)
Working Months :
10
Shift :
Day Job Job Posting :
Jul 13, 2026, 7:37:59 PM - Ongoing