Math Teacher

Baltimore Curriculum Project•Baltimore, MD

1d•$58,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

BCP teachers are hired through Baltimore City Public Schools and are part of the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU). Therefore, interested applicants must meet Baltimore City Schools requirements for employment, which include a valid standard professional teaching certificate appropriate to the grade and or subject to be taught. Duties 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or eligible for a conditional license in Elementary Education (6 credits in math, 6 credits in science, 6 credits in English and 6 credits in history)
Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
Valid standard professional educator license in Elementary Education appropriate to the grade to be taught.
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of grade level(s) or instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
Knowledge of City Schools program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization as well as policies and procedures is preferred
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 and utilize multimedia and computer technology effectively
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 diverse groups of students, peers, and parents
Ability to move throughout the room to monitor students and check assignments with a variety of seating and desk organization

Responsibilities

Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities
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.