Instructional Resource Teacher - Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools' Leonardtown Elementary School in Leonardtown, MD seeks an Instructional Resource Teacher – Elementary to support both virtual and in-person instruction, mentor staff, and enhance student achievement.

This ten-month exempt position offers a salary ladder of $67,106 to $117,670 and requires four years of teaching, plus NBCT or a master's or 30 credits; responsibilities include data-driven instruction, professional development, and school-wide program leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years successful teaching experience.
• National Board Certified OR Master degree OR 30-semester credits post-baccalaureate.
• Current letter of recommendation by principal/immediate supervisor dated within the last twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and model instruction delivery within school
• Support both virtual and in-person instruction to improve student achievement
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver instructional programs
• Provide data-driven guidance to teachers and families
• Lead and participate in school-wide professional development

Skills

Four years teaching experience

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

National Board Certification

30-semester credits post-baccalaureate

Job description

Instructional Resource Teacher - Elementary

St. Mary's County Public Schools Leonardtown Elementary School - Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886318

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: August 14, 2026 Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

Requisition: 12451

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position: Instructional Resource Teacher – Elementary

Location: Leonardtown Elementary School

Salary:The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees. ($67,106-$117,670)

Effective: September 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs, both virtually and in-person, effectively to ensure student achievement. The Instructional Resource Teacher also works with other staff within individual schools to mentor, model, guide, and enhance the delivery of instruction to students and/or work with individual students or small groups to provide focused instruction. An Instructional Resource Teacher may be placed in a classroom position on a short-term or long-term basis, as the needs of the system require.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula
• Ability to deliver focused instruction to individual students or small groups of students
• Ability to develop and implement school wide programs
• Ability to integrate technology in both virtual and in-person instruction

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes major responsibility for the instructional support of the school’s academic programs
• Supports the implementation of virtual instruction through modeling, coaching and professional development
• Facilitates collaborative team discussions and other data-based decision-making sessions
• Collaborates with all staff and support service providers within the assigned school
• Provides leadership in program implementation and prepares required reports in a timely way
• Models and provides coaching for other staff members, focusing on areas identified through the staff development needs assessment and on identified high level skills essential for student success
• Provides mentoring and support for new teachers
• Works in conjunction with other instructional staff to improve delivery of instruction
• Provides direct instruction to students for reading, writing, mathematics, and other content areas, through small group interventions or extension programs
• Assists classroom teachers with the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments
• Participates in system-wide professional development to share at the school-level
• Conducts professional development and formal presentations on literacy, mathematics, science and other content areas for parents, teachers, and other colleagues
• Serves on the School Improvement Team (SIT) or other school-based leadership teams
• Provides care and protection of school property
• Supervises student activity on school property
• Performs other school-based and system-level responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Professional License/Certification
• Minimum of four (4) years successful teaching experience
• National Board Certified OR Master degree OR 30-semester credits post-baccalaureate
• Current letter of recommendation by principal/immediate supervisor dated within the last twelve months

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction or related content area; OR is a National Board-Certified Teacher

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Revised: 06.2022, 07.2024, 05.2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,106 to $117,670 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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