IMMEDIATE: Teacher, Digital Arts, Forest Oak MS, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools' Forest Oak Middle School in Gaithersburg is seeking an Art teacher to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences for early adolescents. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to foster a school culture that supports academic, social, and emotional development, and you will supervise students in multiple settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in education and Maryland state certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adolescent development.
• Content expertise and MCPS curriculum and policies.
• Ability to use a variety of instructional and behavioral management strategies.
• Ability to self-reflect on instructional practices for improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, staff, students, parents and community.
• Knowledge of MCPS Teacher Professional Growth standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides learning experiences for adolescent students.
• Supervises middle school students in various settings.
• Communicates and collaborates with students, staff, parents and community.
• Develops, selects and differentiates instructional plans and materials.
• Maintains records, follows procedures and uses data to monitor achievement.
• Monitors use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Skills

Adolescent development

Content expertise

MCPS curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Maryland State Certification

Job description

Summary Description

Under the direction of the middle school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for adolescent students. Working with interdisciplinary teams, provides a school culture conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of adolescents to ensure success for every student. Supervises middle school students in a variety of school-related settings. Communicates and collaborates with middle school students, staff, parents, and community. Develops, selects, and differentiates instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all middle school students. Maintains appropriate records, follows required procedures and practices, and uses data analysis to monitor student achievement. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Summary Description

Under the direction of the middle school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for adolescent students. Working with interdisciplinary teams, provides a school culture conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of adolescents to ensure success for every student. Supervises middle school students in a variety of school-related settings. Communicates and collaborates with middle school students, staff, parents, and community. Develops, selects, and differentiates instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all middle school students. Maintains appropriate records, follows required procedures and practices, and uses data analysis to monitor student achievement. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Job Specific Information

MCEA 10 month: The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job

Art

Organization

Forest Oak Middle School

Primary Location

Gaithersburg

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Nov 11, 2026, 9:40:26 AM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of adolescent development, content expertise, and MCPS curriculum and policies. Commitment to the belief that all students can learn characterized by high content and high expectations for all learners. Ability to use a variety of instructional and behavioral management strategies appropriate to the needs of middle school adolescents, and techniques integrating reading, writing, math, and technology throughout the content areas. Ability to self-reflect on instructional practices and personal interactions for continuous improvement. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and community demonstrating organizational agility. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Commitment to young adolescents serving as an advocate, a role model, and a supporter of diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, developmental differences, learning styles, and exceptionalities). Knowledge and application of the six performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS), and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience

Bachelor^s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university with knowledge of adolescent learner. Certificate License:Meets Maryland state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.