Job Description
This position is open only to individuals who have been identified as EXISTING BCPS Substitute Teachers. Ensures effective and appropriate learning experiences for students during a teacher absence exceeding 10 consecutive days. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of settings. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Follows and implements lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
- May be required to develop lessons plans, as well as prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignment
- Oversees and instructs an assigned class at a designated location and time.
- Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Confers with the department head, grade level teacher, or school administrator to resolve questions or concerns about the assignment.
- Follows the rules, policies, and procedures of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Assists in supporting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Maintains academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, parents, guardians, and staff.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
- Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.
Qualifications
- Education, Training, and Experience (to qualify for Non-degreed Rate of Pay): $20.16
- Minimum of 48 college credits completed from an accredited college/university or
- successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment with proof of high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.Experience working in a childcare or instructional environment preferred.
- Education, Training, and Experience (to qualify for Degreed Rate of Pay): $26.50
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience Working In a Childcare Or Instructional Environment Preferred.
- NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates with education credentials and experiences aligned to our critical need areas.
Licenses And Certificates
- Maryland Professional Certificate preferred.
- Certificated candidates may be eligible for a higher rate of pay based on the specific assignment and with approval by the Department of Human Resources.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of public education and the Board of Education’s rules, policies, and procedures.
- General knowledge of instructional techniques, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to instruct students and to follow lesson plans and instructions left by the regular teacher.
- Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and others.
Physical And Environmental Conditions
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.Work may require the ability to move within the school and classroom setting.
Conditions Of Employment
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing a background, Department of Social Services, and criminal history check.Employees must have submitted an application for employment to the Division of Human Resources, Office of Staffing.