Teacher: Mathematics (Middle School)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a qualified educator to provide instruction and support to students. Responsibilities include developing instructional plans, monitoring student performance, and engaging with parents. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in education and have experience with virtual learning technologies. This role requires abilities in organization, communication, and multicultural education.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives.
• Experience with virtual learning technology.
• Familiarity with electronic grade reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops instructional plans and materials.
• Monitors and evaluates student performance.
• Confers with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Instructional technology

Multicultural education

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides instruction to students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. Creates an atmosphere conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Evenings/Nights
• Outside of normal business hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the school improvement plan. Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy and administrative regulation.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi‑media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques. Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilitates. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges participates in teacher‑parent or teacher‑student conferences as necessary.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods. May serve on special committees.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques; current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents and the community.
• Excellent organizational and human relation skills.
• Skill in the development of outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in‑person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.
• Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems, electronic grade reporting/gradebook, electronic teacher/parent communication tools, and ability to use instructional technology hardware and software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate: If assigned to bilingual program, bilingual and biliterate in targeted language required. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language native or near native preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.