Teacher: Elementary (Gr 1-3)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future elementary teaching positions that may become available. The teacher provides instruction to students in Grades 1–3 by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using current techniques that meet students’ needs. The teacher creates an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development; supervises students in school-related settings and activities; monitors and evaluates student performance; and develops plans to improve outcomes. The role also requires maintaining records and following established procedures. Depending on the assignment, bilingual and biliterate skills in a targeted language or virtual teaching experience may be required. This position is based in an office, school, or similar indoor environment. It is scheduled for 191 workdays over 10 months, with 7.5 hours worked per day. The teacher may need to travel to Maryland sites for in-person appearances at various intervals during the school year, at the employee’s expense. The position requires an active or eligible educator certificate or license issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for an educator certificate or license issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
If assigned to the Virtual Academy, one year of experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, learning management systems, and video conferencing tools.
If assigned to a bilingual program, bilingual and biliterate proficiency in the targeted language.
Knowledge of current trends and research in the field of specialization and instructional methodology.
Demonstrated content knowledge and ability to differentiate curriculum and use a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learners.
Ability to react and adapt to change productively and positively.
Ability to speak and write effectively and work effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to engage diverse parents and guardians with varied communication styles, skill levels, and experience in support of their child’s education.
Proficiency in technical areas of instruction and business technology applications, including video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel to and from Maryland sites as necessary, at the employee’s expense, for in-person appearances during the school year.
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a positive classroom and school environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Maintain order and discipline and supervise students in the classroom and throughout the schoolhouse.
Plan and provide relevant, engaging learning experiences aligned with standards.
Demonstrate content knowledge and implement, adapt, and differentiate the AACPS curriculum.
Develop, select, and modify long- and short-range instructional plans and materials to meet students’ needs and engage all students.
Create and maintain a collaborative, engaging learning environment that reflects research and best practices in teaching, learning, and social-emotional wellness.
Prepare, administer, score, and use diagnostic, formative, and summative data to monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
Maintain attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
Communicate and confer with students, families, teachers, and school leaders regarding progress and concerns, and participate in conferences as necessary.
Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to develop skills and knowledge of current trends, research, and methodology through an equity lens.
Participate in professional growth and development to expand knowledge of pedagogy and elementary education content.
Attend and participate in staff and faculty meetings and provide input on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Serve on special committees.
Perform other related duties assigned within the same classification or lower.