Resource Teacher, Magnet Programs -Nottingham MS

Baltimore County Public Schools • Towson, MD

261d • $60,000 - $119,522

About The Position

The Resource Teacher for Magnet Programs at Nottingham Middle School provides assistance and support with the implementation of the magnet program and in the development and implementation of related instructional programs. This role includes providing instructional support to teachers and staff, assisting with professional development activities, and monitoring magnet student engagement. The teacher will provide instruction in the area of health science careers based on the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway Curriculum and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Two years as a content leader or department chair and experience in the development of curriculum.
• Experience teaching in a magnet school program preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment or eligibility for a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of magnet education.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Demonstration of strong and effective human relations and communication skills.
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and maintain the school magnet program budget.
• Demonstration of effective organization skills.
• Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to school staff and work with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Magnet Programs coordinator in the planning, developing, and implementing of the magnet program.
• Collaborate with curriculum offices to support the development and implementation of a unique, integrated, thematic magnet curriculum.
• Provide instruction with health science careers to include introductory level curriculum on human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Develop and facilitate an advisory/planning committee of key stakeholders, including parents, students, faculty, school administration, theme-related representatives, post-secondary education representative, and other community and partnership representatives.
• Work with the advisory/planning committee and BCPS Magnet Programs staff to develop promotional materials, plan events, develop business/community partnerships, conduct outreach and recruitment, and monitor enrollment and other relevant data.
• Monitor magnet student engagement and academic performance; facilitate appropriate intervention services as needed.
• Assess and monitor faculty and staff professional development needs related to the magnet program; coordinate professional development opportunities as needed.
• Research and disseminate literature to school-based staff on areas related to the magnet program, theme-based and standards-based curriculum development, technology integration, and innovation instructional approaches.
• Work with the BCPS Magnet Program staff to coordinate regular meetings with school staff from other magnet programs to participate in a professional support network among school-based staff with similar responsibilities and interests.
• Assist the BCPS Magnet Programs coordinator in the collection of required data and documentation, and provide feedback on the evaluation of design, instrument development, data collection procedures, preparation of required reports and other relevant issues.
• Serve as the magnet liaison between the school and the BCPS Magnet Programs.
• Serve as the magnet program point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate building-level related magnet activities for staff and students (e.g., summer program, speaker series, job shadowing opportunities, field experiences, externships for staff, professional development, and monthly advisory/planning meetings).
• Assume fiscal planning and maintenance of school magnet program budget.
• May have part-time teaching responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• Relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree