Secondary Mathematics Teacher Pool ($55,948+)

Dorchester County Public Schools; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Public Schools in Cambridge, Maryland seeks qualified educators for potential Secondary Mathematics Teacher openings for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role involves planning engaging lessons, meeting classes at scheduled times, maintaining records, and supporting student growth toward Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. Candidates should hold a Maryland teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate;
• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university;
• Knowledge of child development, content expertise, and DCPS curriculum and policies;
• Commitment to high expectations for all learners;
• Ability to integrate reading, writing, math, and technology across content areas;
• Ability to reflect on instructional practices for improvement;
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, and community;
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills;
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets needs and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student;
• Meets and instructs assigned classes regularly at the designated times and locations;
• Creates a classroom environment that engages students and enables achievement of objectives;
• Provides instruction to meet needs of all students including those with disabilities;
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request;
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and units;
• Establishes objectives aligned with DCPS curriculum and student development;
• Utilizes instructional methods and resources to motivate and enable learning objectives;
• Diagnoses learning needs and seeks appropriate support as needed;
• Maintains safety and records as required;
• Assists administration in implementing school policies and manages classroom behavior;
• Makes provisions for availability to students and parents outside instructional hours;
• Establishes professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents and the community;
• Supervises instructional assistants and volunteers;
• Evaluates personal effectiveness and pursues professional growth;
• Participates in school management and committees;
• Attends staff meetings and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Instructional planning

Education

Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

Secondary Mathematics Teacher Pool ($60,000+)

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This job is also posted in Dorchester County Public Schools (MD)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5518347
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for potential Secondary Mathematics Teachers openings for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Working under the direction of the school principal and the content supervisor, this position works with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

DUTIES :

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student ;
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locati ons and at the times designated;
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students includ ing students with disabilities;
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior ;
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students ;
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of DCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development ;
• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives ;
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required. Provides input when necessary to student IEP's;
• Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities ;
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, DCPS policy and administrative regulation ;
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner ;
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms ;
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of a nd respect for every individual;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers. May evaluate assistant’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators ;
• Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence ;
• Participates in school management and shares responsibili ty for the total school program;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required ;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate;
• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university;
• Knowledge of child development, content expertise, and DCPS 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 students, 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 children serving as an advocate, a role model, and a supporter of diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, developmental differences, learning styles, and exceptionalities).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Math: Algebra
• Classroom Teacher > Math: Calculus
• Classroom Teacher > Math: General
• Classroom Teacher > Math: Geometry
• Classroom Teacher > Math: Trigonometry

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• CAMBRIDGE, Maryland 21613
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]