MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER – SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

TBD

Prince Frederick (MD)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Calvert County Public Schools invites applications for a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date; location to be determined.

The teacher will plan and deliver instruction aligned with Calvert County curricula and foster student growth in academic, social, and emotional domains. The role requires Maryland certification or COMAR-compliant credentials, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

Maryland certification(s) as required for teaching in public schools.
COMAR-based alternative authentication is acceptable.
Experience implementing Calvert County curricula and assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that supports student voice and safety.
Plan lessons aligned with Calvert County curricula and learning goals.
Use research-based strategies and instructional technology.
Monitor student progress and document outcomes with assessments.
Communicate with students, parents, and staff regarding progress.
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional learning.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal relationships

Cultural responsiveness

Adaptability

Task accomplishment

Education

Maryland professional certificate or advanced professional certificate

Maryland conditional degree certificate (COMAR)

Job description

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER – SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

November 26, 2025

POSITION: MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER – SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

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.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
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.
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
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.
Incorporate research-based strategies, evidence-based practices, and instructional technology within the learning process.
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.
Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques.
Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
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.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and professional learning sessions.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Serves on special committees.
Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
Works flexible hours as necessary.
Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
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

2026-2027 school year

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

Persons for Non-Discrimination Inquiries

Director of Student Services
Director of Human Resources
443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,749 to $149,358 Per Year

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