Foreign Language Teacher/Department Chair - Chesapeake High

Baltimore County Public Schools; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a Foreign Language Teacher and Department Chair at Chesapeake High in Essex, MD. The role involves coaching teachers, aligning instruction with district goals, and leading department activities to improve student outcomes.

The position requires Maryland certification or eligibility, a bachelor's degree, and at least three years of teaching experience in related areas. Involves after-hours meetings and active collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of teaching experience in relevant areas.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate or eligibility must be held.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises students in various settings.
• Plans and provides learning experiences aligned with curricula.
• Monitors student outcomes using multiple data sources; communicates progress to families.
• Acts as liaison between school and curriculum offices; coordinates with staff and parents.

Skills

Pedagogy

Curriculum

Effective instruction

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland teacher certification

Job description

Foreign Language Teacher/Department Chair - Chesapeake High

Essex, MD, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification: 2738
• Job Category: Teacher
• Locations: Chesapeake High
• Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description: Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes using multiple data sources. Acts as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s). Develops and provides relevant professional development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Chair positions and candidates are selected and renewed on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• 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, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 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.
• Oversees 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.

Department Chair Duties

• Serves as an instructional leader in implementing, coordinating, and overseeing curriculum. Serves as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s).
• Serves as a coach for teachers as they implement instruction. Provides leadership in preparation for Maryland state testing programs.
• Build trusting relationships with teachers to allow for engaging conversation, reflection, and inquiry around teaching practices while recognizing that listening and learning are the keys to developing a successful coaching relationship.
• Acts as a content and pedagogical expert in the observation process and/or works collaboratively with the content expert or curriculum office(s) to provide support.
• Assists teachers in analyzing multiple sources of student data and designing differentiated instructional programs to meet the needs of all students.
• Oversees and ensures that appropriate documentation is accurately maintained in compliance with guidelines for the content area(s).
• Serves as a change agent who promotes and fosters a professional learning culture grounded in adult learning theory and research based instructional strategies. Assists to determine, develop, and provide relevant professional development.
• Collaborates to ensure that work is aligned to the School Progress Plan and the Superintendent’s priority areas.
• Works with the department budget and facilitates requests for needed supplies. Manages and maintains inventory to ensure materials are available for instruction.
• Attends ongoing content and leadership training, which may be held after school hours. Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years’ teaching experience ) to include specialized areas such as guidance, speech pathologist, psychologist, PPW, etc.).

Licenses and Certificates

• 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 Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area. Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others. Coursework and/or experience which supports knowledge of curriculum development and supervision. Demonstrated expertise in appropriate content area. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Outstanding communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to implement and model effective instructional strategies in the classroom.

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.

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.

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.