Teacher: Business Technology

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

14d

About The Position

Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization.
Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents and community.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
Ability to observe student behavior, hear students and school public address/alarm systems and smell smoke or dangerous chemicals.
Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
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).
Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Responsibilities

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan.
Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
Established learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning objectives.
Counsels pupils when academic and 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.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy and administrative regulations.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
Attends school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as necessary.
May serve on special committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.