Elementary Teacher- Alternative Education Program

Wicomico County Public Schools•Salisbury, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland teaching certificate/license with the Elementary Education 1-6 endorsement.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
Ability to effectively plan hands on and engaging lessons that are designed to students’ academic needs
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language when deemed necessary.
Ability to establish positive relationships with all
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing a Multi-Tiered Supports (MTSS) to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students through data-informed decision-making and targeted interventions.
Proficient in applying tiered behavioral supports, including de-escalation techniques, restorative practices, and behavior intervention planning, in alignment with Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) policies and best practices.

Responsibilities

Establish a classroom atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the individual academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Foster a learning environment grounded in empathy, mutual respect, and emotional safety to support students in developing self-regulation and interpersonal skills.
Provide direct, differentiated instruction within a small group setting, accommodating both single-grade and multi-grade configurations as needed.
Track and document student academic performance, behavioral progress, and attendance through consistent grading, data collection, and record-keeping practices.
Maintain regular communication with students homeschool teams to share academic and behavioral updates and to align support strategies.
Assist in observing student behavior in the homeschool environment to identify target behaviors and support the development of individualized goals to be addressed within the alternative setting.
Monitor and collect data on student performance, behavior, and engagement to inform instruction and intervention planning.
Apply the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to provide proactive, tiered interventions that address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by school administration.