Teacher - Elementary (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks qualified teachers to join a pool for grades 1-6. The role involves planning and delivering instructional programs, assessing student progress, managing behavior, and collaborating with staff to maximize learning opportunities.

Ideal candidates hold a valid elementary education license, a Bachelor's degree, and knowledge of federal laws protecting students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Valid educator license in elementary education (grades 1-6) or eligible for a conditional license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities relative to goals and outcomes.
• Plan and implement instructional strategies and activities.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective behavior management procedures.
• Collaborate with other professionals to maximize learning opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Monitor student progress and maintain assessment documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Instruction planning

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Valid elementary education license

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge of federal laws for students with disabilities

Job description

Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - TEACHER POOL

Job Number 8600042378

Start Date

Open Date

Closing Date

Plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students . Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required . Carries out a variety of student monitoring and support activities. Serves as general education classroom teacher. Classes taught may be single or multi subject, skill, or specialty oriented. Performs duties within a team or departmental setting or works independently in a unique teaching specialty. Applicant pool is viewable for employment in grades 1-6 .

Essential Functions

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and kind and level of materials which provide appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools' curriculum framework.
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school and school grounds.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Requests assistance of and works with resource personnel as needed.
• Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned.
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents or guardians, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a student(s) progress.
• Provides age-appropriate communication with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Assigns work to and oversees paraprofessionals and parent and student volunteers, if applicable.
• Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• May serve at two or more schools or/in a regular basis if itinerant.
• Supports or participates in school wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.
• May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Valid educator license in elementary education (grades 1-6) OR eligible for a conditional license in elementary education (Bachelor's degree including 6 credits in math, 6 credits in science, 6 credits in English and 6 credits in history with a C or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or better)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills
• Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to move about the room to check student work and monitor behavior

Preferred:

• Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Information

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.?It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits ?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:? http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining unit.?

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.