Immediate: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Staff Development, Chevy Chase ES, Full Time

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Staff Development Teacher to support school initiatives and increase staff capacity. Working with administrators and teachers, you will mentor colleagues and model effective adult learning practices to improve instruction and student outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and ongoing professional learning, with emphasis on applying data to drive instructional improvement within the MCPS system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, training, a specific subject, curriculum development or a related field.
• Master's degree or National Board Certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of successful teaching experience; at least three in MCPS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support staff capacity building to meet system-wide and local school initiatives.
• Coach and mentor teachers around standards and instructional practices.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional strategies and outcomes.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Coaching teachers

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree or National Board Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - Immediate: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Staff Development, Chevy Chase ES, Full Time (260077F)

Job Description

Immediate: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Staff Development, Chevy Chase ES, Full Time

Job Specific Information : This position ends 4/30/27. Wage range is dependent on multiple factors. For wage information for this position, please contact the hiring manager. The exact wage depends on multiple factors including but not limited to: the nature of the project, prior experience in MCPS, and current negotiated agreements. This is a Temporary Part Time (TPT) position that does not include benefits.

MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

Under the direction of the principal the Staff Development Teacher (SDT) supports the goal of building staff capacity to meet system-wide and local school initiatives to increase student learning, motivation, and wellbeing in collaboration with administrators, teachers and other stakeholders. The school-based SDT, in alignment with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and in service of the principal?s vision, fosters individual staff development and the collective efficacy of groups through job-embedded professional learning and implementation support. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of best practices in adult learning, teaching methods and teaching skills and the ability to use and model them. Knowledge of the teaching standards and as well as the ability to coach and mentor teachers around those standards. Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze student performance data from multiple sources, then, formulate instructional strategies to meet student needs. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in education, training, a specific subject, curriculum development or a related field - master's degree or National Board Certification preferred. Minimum five years of successful teaching experience; at least three in MCPS is desirable. Meets standard rating on the most recent teacher evaluation. Experience in presenting and modeling exemplary teaching behaviors and practices to adult learners in a variety of settings such as workshops, seminars and college courses. Evidence of instructional leadership (e.g. team leader, resource teacher, interdisciplinary resource teacher, department chair, systemwide committees, etc.) Successful completion of Studying Skillful Teaching or Observation and Analysis of Teaching preferred. Experience with leadership, mentoring, and/or coaching preferred.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Meets Maryland licensure requirements in an appropriate field of education