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Baltimore County Public Schools

English - Secondary Teacher job in Towson

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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

English
  • Secondary Teacher job in Towson Towson, Maryland
MD Baltimore County Public Schools Employer:
Baltimore County Public Schools Job Ref:
Ref_177702
Country:
United States State:
Maryland•
MD City:
Towson Zip Code:
21204 English
  • Secondary
  • Posted to Create a Candidate Pipeline MD, United States Job Info Job Identification 1938 Job Category Teacher Locations District Wide Job Schedule Full time Job Description 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, including virtual. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, both in-person and virtually. 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 and learning environment, to teach instructional objectives. Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, both in-person and virtually, as needed. 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. Oversee 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. Attend staff meetings. Serves on various committees. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. 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 databases, 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. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
GRADE:
10
  • Month Pay Scale
  • Valid until January 2026
  • 10•Month Pay Scale•Effective January 1, 2026
SALARY:
$60,600
  • $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025) $61,026
  • $120,717 (Effective 1/1/2026) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: Office of Payroll
  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • www.
bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
OTHER COMPENSATION
Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
RETIREMENT
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
Area of Interest:
Education:
K-12
Job Category:
Higher-Ed/Education Position type:
Full-Time Post Date:
08/18/26