Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

Somerset County Public Schools; Princess Anne (MD); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Somerset County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking an ELA Teacher who plans and delivers rigorous instruction aligned with Maryland standards to prepare students for college and career readiness. The educator will model independent thinking, engage in data-driven planning, and foster an inclusive classroom that uses technology to support literacy.

Responsibilities include instructional excellence, targeted intervention, collaboration with administrators, and reporting progress to families

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• MSDE certification required by Maryland standards.

Responsabilidades

• Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines.
• Utilizes evidence-based literacy practices for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literary analysis.
• Collaborates with administration to identify students needing targeted reading intervention.
• Tracks student progress using district tools and informs planning with assessment results.
• Maintains an equitable, safe, and fair learning environment.
• Participates in school management and supervises instructional assistants or volunteers.
• Communicates student progress to parents and students, resolving conflicts professionally.
• Integrates technology and digital literacy tools in daily lessons in line with Maryland standards.

Conhecimentos

Instructional planning

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

MSDE certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Summary

The ELA Teacher plans and delivers high-quality, rigorous instruction that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of every student. The educator will implement evidence-based literacy practices to ensure all students are on a track for college and career readiness. This role requires modeling independent thinking, abstract reasoning, and creative problem-solving while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and techn

I. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Excellence:Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines based on Maryland State Frameworks and College and Career Ready Standards.

• Evidence-Based Literacy:Utilizes "best practices" (aligned with the Science of Reading where applicable) for teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literary analysis.

• Targeted Intervention:Collaborates with administration and the Secondary English/Literacy Supervisor to identify and support students in need of targeted reading intervention.

• Data-Driven Planning:Tracks ongoing student progress using district-prescribed tools. Incorporates formative and summative assessment results into daily and long-term planning.

• Inclusive Environment:Develops equitable rules for classroom behavior and maintains a safe, consistent, and fair learning environment.

• Professional Collaboration:Participates in school management, shares responsibility for the total school program, and supervises instructional assistants or volunteers.

• Communication:Reports student progress objectively to parents and students; facilitates conflict resolution with professionalism and empathy.

• Technology Integration:Integrates modern technology, including interactive displays and digital literacy tools, into daily lessons in alignment with Maryland Student Technology Standards.

II. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education:Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in an applicable field of education.

• Certification:Must meet Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification requirements