Employee Training And Development.Consulting Teacher.0410

Baltimore County Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a Consulting Teacher to support the Peer Assistance and Review program. You will observe classrooms, coach teachers on instructional practices, and collaborate with principals to raise student outcomes.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in education, five years of teaching, and Maryland credentials. The role is year-to-year with potential for extension and involves travel across Baltimore County schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's preferred.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience with BCPS system-wide initiatives preferred.
• Training in the BCPS Framework for Teaching and Mentoring the New Teacher preferred.
• Experience mentoring/coaching and adult professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist new educators and identified teachers with priority support.
• Support systemwide New Educator Orientation and Induction.
• Employ the coaching cycle: observation, data analysis, reflective conversations, goal setting, demonstration lessons, curriculum implementation, team teaching.
• Maintain communication with assigned teachers and the administrative team.
• Develop evidence to document teacher progress; prepare interim and final reports to the PAR panel.
• Work with teachers on their caseload to increase knowledge base and skill level to improve student achievement.
• Provide feedback aligned to high-expertise teaching expectations in BCPS framework.
• Support access to resources for licensure requirements.
• Engage in professional learning on equity, coaching, and instructional practices.
• Help design and deliver systemwide professional learning.
• Collaborate with other Consulting Teachers and school leaders.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Adult Learning Theory

Mentoring adults

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) is a support process for developing skilled teachers to positively influence student outcomes. PAR provides assistance to two categories of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) teachers: new teachers to the profession and those who have been identified as ineffective or underperforming. Consulting Teachers are teachers in their field that have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality instruction. The primary function of a Consulting Teacher is to provide the consistent support necessary to develop skilled teachers that positively influence student outcomes. Consulting Teachers will observe classroom performance, facilitate reflective conversations with teachers assigned to their caseload, and will build the teachers’ knowledge base and repertoire of teaching skills. The Consulting Teacher will collaborate with the principal and other local school staff to provide maximum assistance to assigned teachers.

Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) is a support process for developing skilled teachers to positively influence student outcomes. PAR provides assistance to two categories of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) teachers: new teachers to the profession and those who have been identified as ineffective or underperforming. Consulting Teachers are teachers in their field that have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality instruction. The primary function of a Consulting Teacher is to provide the consistent support necessary to develop skilled teachers that positively influence student outcomes. Consulting Teachers will observe classroom performance, facilitate reflective conversations with teachers assigned to their caseload, and will build the teachers’ knowledge base and repertoire of teaching skills. The Consulting Teacher will collaborate with the principal and other local school staff to provide maximum assistance to assigned teachers.

Important Note:

This is a year-to-year position with the possibility for extension.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assist new educators with no paid prior experience as well as identified second year and tenured teachers assigned to their caseload with priority support provided to conditionally licensed educators.
• Support systemwide New Educator Orientation and Induction.
• Employ the coaching cycle which includes observation, data analysis, reflective conversations, goal setting, demonstration lessons, curriculum implementation, team teaching and best instructional practices.
• Maintain communication with assigned teachers and the administrative team.
• Develop a body of evidence to document teacher progress. Prepare and submit interim and final reports to the PAR panel regarding each teacher on their caseload as needed.
• Work with teachers on their caseload to increase their knowledge base and skill level to optimize student achievement.
• Provide meaningful feedback to client teachers aligned to the expectations for high-expertise teaching established in the BCPS Teacher Evaluation framework.
• Support conditionally licensed teachers with accessing resources for completing requirements for professional licensure.
• Engage in professional learning on various topics such as equity, coaching, and instructional practices.
• Support the design and delivery of systemwide professional learning.
• Collaborate with other Consulting Teachers, school-based instructional and program leaders.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Five years successful teaching experience.
• Experience with BCPS system-wide initiatives such as, culturally responsive teaching, curriculum implementation/writing, social-emotional wellbeing of students/staff, and community engagement preferred.
• Training in the BCPS Framework for Teaching and Mentoring the New Teacher preferred.
• Experience in mentoring/coaching, conflict resolution, working with adults in providing professional development and support, school-wide initiatives such as climate teams, equity teams, and school improvement teams preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
• OR
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Possession of a Maryland Advanced Professional Educator Certificate or License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies for the improvement of classroom instruction
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student results and achievement data and to implement equitable strategies to meet student needs.
• Knowledge of and experience in models of instructional coaching
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of the Adult Learning Theory.
• Ability and willingness to mentor adults in need of professional assistance.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• This position is performed in school and office environments. Requires the ability to move throughout schools and classrooms. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Requires travel to schools and offices throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions Of Employment

Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

Grade

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

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SALARY

• $67,508 - $121,924

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.

BENEFITS

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Non-discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Contact Information

Wendy Gigler
Human Resources Officer
Certificated Staffing
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]