HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER - PHYSICAL SCIENCE – SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Calvert County Public Schools; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves planning and delivering engaging learning experiences in physical science, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, and collaborating with students, parents, and staff to ensure academic success. The ideal candidate will possess a Maryland teaching certificate and demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills. Join a team committed to nurturing student growth and success in a dynamic educational setting, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on future generations.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland teaching certificate.
• Demonstrated ability in communication and relating to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment for learning.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes and progress.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural responsiveness

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Education

Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate

Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

December 18, 2024

POSITION: HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER - PHYSICAL SCIENCE – SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

LOCATION: To be determined

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or
2. A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
2. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community.
3. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate.
5. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
2. Develops classroom routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes a balance of proactive evidenced based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior.
3. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
4. Plans and prepares lessons individually and collaboratively aligned with Calvert County curricula that outlines clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials that promote physical, mental and social development.
5. Incorporate research-based strategies, evidence-based practices, and instructional technology within the learning process.
6. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials aligned to Calvert County curricula that meets the needs of every student regardless of their background, ability, or social-economic status.
7. Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques.
8. Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
9. Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
10. Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
11. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
13. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
14. Confers with parents and students regarding academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
15. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and professional learning sessions.
16. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
17. Serves on special committees.
18. Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
19. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
20. Works flexible hours as necessary.
21. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
22. Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the school principal or designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2025-2026 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us