Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

Somerset County Public Schools (MD)•Westover, MD

67d

About The Position

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experience for students; provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student; supervises students in a variety of school related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community; implements instruction in a manner consistent with the Goals and Mission of Somerset County Public Schools including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning; and develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
Must meet Maryland state certification requirements in an appropriate field of education.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional and trade journals, technical procedures, or instructional textbooks and instructional aides.
Ability to write reports, detailed lesson plans, and procedure manuals as directed.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, administrators and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
knowledge of Design software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Ability to motivate others to perform well and give performance feedback.
Must be dependable.
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrives to class and meetings on time.
Ability to motivate others to perform well and give performance feedback.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a Promethean or Smart Board is preferred.
Pursues training and development opportunities to expand job knowledge.

Responsibilities

Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines based on Maryland State Curriculum, Core Learning Goals and Maryland Common Core Standards.
Utilizes "best practices" for teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening, and literary analysis.
Collaborates with administration and fellow teachers to identify students in need of targeted reading intervention.
Tracks and records ongoing progress of students' literacy, using prescribed tools provided by the school and/or district.
Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs.
Plans and implements lessons that include all essential components of a good lesson as defined by Somerset County Public Schools.
Incorporates formative and summative assessment results in daily and long term planning.
Uses a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to encourage active participation of students.
Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a consistent and fair manner.
Takes all necessary precautions to provide a safe environment for students on a regular basis.
Facilitates in the resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents.
Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instruction assistants and volunteers.
Reports student progress objectively and consistently with students and parents.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and Somerset County Public Schools policy.
Follows county procedures to requisition textbooks and instructional materials.
Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Integrates technology into lessons on a regular basis.
Exhibits knowledge of the Maryland Student Technology Standards.
Actively participates in all professional development opportunities applicable to the assignment.