Teacher Drama/Theater (25-26)

Baltimore City Public Schools • Baltimore, MD

350d

About The Position

The Teacher Pool position involves planning and implementing an instructional program in Drama/Theater while providing related educational services. The teacher will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify instructional activities as required. The role includes serving as a Drama/Theater education classroom teacher, with classes that may be single grade or multi-grade level, often subject-oriented but may also be skill or specialty-oriented. Some positions may require working off-site or in a combination of off-site and classroom settings. The applicant pool is viewable for employment in grades Pre-K-12.

Requirements

• Valid educator license in Drama/Theater or eligible for a conditional license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution.
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting educational services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Ability to move about the room to check student work and monitor behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission.
• Bachelor's degree in theater or theater education.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities.
• Develop, adapt, modify, and individualize educational materials and strategies to meet student needs.
• Establish and maintain effective discipline and management procedures.
• Manage the behavior of learners in instructional settings.
• Coordinate instructional activities and collaborate with other professional staff.
• Request assistance from and work with resource personnel as needed.
• Participate in in-service and staff development activities.
• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ensure continuous communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Assign work to and oversee paraprofessionals, parents, and student volunteers.
• Ensure classroom environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Make off school site visits to monitor students or confer with employers or site instructors.
• Support or participate in school-wide student activities and social events.
• Monitor student behavior in non-instructional areas and intervene as necessary.
• Collaborate with other professionals to carry out school-wide activities.
• Sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs and academic contests.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits as per the union information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree