Temp: Advanced Studies & Programs Support

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks an instructor for the Advanced Studies and Programs Division. This role involves supporting various educational programs and creating an engaging learning environment for students. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field and have at least one year of instructional experience. Strong communication skills, familiarity with instructional technology, and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential. This position may require evenings, weekends, and summer work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• One year instructional experience if assigned to a teaching position.
• Knowledge of current trends in instructional techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports or leads instructional planning and preparation.
• Implements learning objectives based on student needs.
• Maintains accurate evaluation records and assessments.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Effective communication

Multicultural content knowledge

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic leave reporting systems

Job description

Position Summary

Acts as an instructor or support position within the Advanced Studies and Programs (ASP) Division, assisting Summer Bridge programs/Saturday extensions, Apex Arts, Apex Plus or Saturday in the Arts Programs; STEM, BMAH, IB, Apex Arts Problem Based Learning Modules; Advanced Learning Programs Single Subject Instruction in grades 3-5; and Co‑Curricular Offerings. Creates a learning environment that provides for student access and involvement in the process and enables each student to achieve identified objectives.

Additional Work Days/Hours

• Evenings/Nights
• Summer hours
• Weekends

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Supports or leads the planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Establishes or implements learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, as appropriate to the contract position and 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 support or lead the presentation of subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques if Itinerant teacher.
• Supports or leads in the maintenance of order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Counsels pupils when adjustment problems arise.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher‑student conferences as necessary or appropriate.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of learning tools, equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Attends and actively participates in program meetings as appropriate, providing input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Supports the implementation of program tenets within the assigned ASP Office.
• 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 following are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required, depending on assignment. Otherwise, Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year Instructional or Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) evidence of effectiveness experience, if assigned to a teaching position required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving, and interdisciplinary connections preferred as specific to the office/program purpose or need.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems (e.g. SmartFind Express), electronic grade reporting (e.g. Power Teacher GradeBook) and electronic teacher/parent communication tool (e.g. ParentConnect) and ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, and SmartBoards, etc. as appropriate to the position.
• 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).

Licenses and Certifications

• Based on assignment, Educator Certification: Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) educator certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

• Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time