Teacher: World & Classical Language (American Sign Language)
Anne Arundel County Public Schools *Secondary - Countywide Opportunities As They Occur - Annapolis, Maryland Open in Google Maps
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Job Description
Title Code: Teacher: World & Classical Language
This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.
Additional Work Days/Hours
- Evenings/Nights
- Outside of normal business hours
- Weekends
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the curriculum. Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials, including issues/concerns as noted in the School Improvement Plan.
- Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development. Facilitates language development process for diverse learners.
- Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
- Selects and uses appropriate language development strategies including, but not limited to, total physical response, cooperative learning, language experience, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
- Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques. Communicates with pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise, and exchanges information regarding appropriate behavior in the learning environment.
- Observes and assesses student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students and materials of instruction. Monitors and ensures appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
- Models desired outcomes/skills to enhance student success.
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and that enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods. Serves on special committees as warranted.
- Plans, discusses, 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
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. Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
- 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 community.
- Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in area of assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, and Learning Management Systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communications styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- 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.
- 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, candidates are required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certificates, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Driving Requirements
LEADERSHIP ROLE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
- Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
- No special vision requirements
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Work Environment
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Weight & Force
- Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
Travel Requirements
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date: 9/1/2026 Established Date: 4/1/2007 Title Code: C21871 Title: TEACHER: WORLD & CLASSICAL LANGUAGE Alternate Title: Teacher: World & Classical Language Reports to Generic: Principal;Principal: Virtual Academy Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
ORGANIZATION
Division: Academics Business Unit: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Department: Secondary Programs Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit: I Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG05;TG06;TG07;TG10;TCL Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Educational Services Sub-Function: Teacher Position Type: Varies Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign
Equal Opportunity Employer
Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- 2644 Riva Road
- Annapolis, Maryland 21401
- Phone: 410-222-5061
- Fax: 443-458-0134
- Email: recruitment@aacps.org
Job Details
Job ID: 5955664
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined