Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System; United States; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Mandatory membership in pension plan

Zusammenfassung

The Howard County Public School System is seeking a Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Classroom Teacher to enhance the educational experience of all students.

This role involves planning and implementing effective learning programs, maintaining an engaging classroom environment, and ensuring the academic success of every student.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and Maryland State certification in Family and Consumer Sciences, with teaching experience preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• MSDE certification in Family and Consumer Science 7-12, Home Economics 7-12, or Vocational Home Economics 7-12.
• Three previous years of teaching experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement instructional programs.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Guide the learning process toward goals.
• Communicate with students and families.

Kenntnisse

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Collaboration

Feedback provision

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

Maryland State certification in FACS 7-12

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Under the direction of the principal and/or assistant principal, the Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Classroom Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for all students. Secondary FACS Classroom Teachers provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, social, physical and emotional development of all students to ensure individualized student success.

• Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Prepare, document, and effectively implement appropriate daily lesson plans for classes assigned, based upon HCPSS curricula, and aligned to the Understanding by Design framework, to achieve appropriate learning outcomes.
• Develop and nurture a learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs and HCPSS curriculum framework.
• Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement, promotes academic language development and student discourse, and enables each student to achieve academic success.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and English Learners; refer students for appropriate specialized support as needed.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, accommodations, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve the applicable learning objectives.
• Provide input to student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and EL Accommodation Plans when necessary.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, HCPSS policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing conduct.
• Develop norms of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Communicate performance, successes, and opportunities for improvement to students and families.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students and families.
• Make provisions to be available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments for paraeducators, student assistants, and/or classroom volunteers.
• Plan and collaborate with co‑teachers including special education and ESOL educators.
• Provide non‑evaluative input on paraeducator or student assistant job performance as requested.
• Establish relationships with administrators, curricular office staff, colleagues, students, families, and the school community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Appraise own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness.
• Participate in and share responsibility for the safe and orderly operation of schools.
• Attend staff meetings, district professional learning, events, and serve on staff committees when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Certification: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification in Family and Consumer Science 7‑12, Home Economics 7‑12, or Vocational Home Economics 7‑12.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three previous years of teaching experience.

Employment Information

This is a 10‑month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The current salary range is on the 10‑Month HCEA Teacher Scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the HCPSS and the HCEA Master Agreement, which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including a mandatory membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan, with a 7% annual contribution by the employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.