Teacher: Mathematics (Middle School)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction to students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them with techniques that meet students’ needs. Creates an atmosphere conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development; supervises students in school-related settings and activities; monitors and evaluates student performance; and develops and implements plans to improve performance. Bilingual and biliterate skills may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may also be required depending on assignment. This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. The role is based in an office, school, or similar indoor environment. The position works 7.5 hours per day and 191 days; months worked may be 10 or 12. Depending on assignment, additional evenings, nights, hours outside normal business hours, or weekends may be required. In-person appearances at Maryland sites may be required at various intervals during the school year, with travel expenses paid by the employee.

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.
Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, and current trends, research, and instructional materials in the area of specialization.
Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education, and to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents, and the community.
Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
Skill in developing outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
Ability to travel to and from Maryland sites as necessary for in-person appearances; travel is at the employee’s expense.
Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting and substitute-requesting systems, electronic grade reporting or gradebooks, and electronic teacher-parent communication tools; ability to use instructional technology hardware and software.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications; video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint are preferred.
If assigned to a bilingual program, bilingual and biliterate proficiency in the targeted language is required.
Must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

For assignments outside a bilingual program, native or near-native bilingual and biliterate proficiency in the target language is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish clear goals and objectives related to the school improvement plan.
Plan and prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisals of student needs, curriculum frameworks, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Prepare, administer, and correct evaluations and assessments, and record results.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
Select and use appropriate instructional strategies, including lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids.
Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
Counsel students when academic or adjustment problems arise.
Maintain classroom order and discipline conducive to learning and take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Monitor the appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
Create a classroom environment that involves students in learning and enables them to achieve learning objectives.
Confer with parents and students about student progress and problems, and arrange or participate in conferences as necessary.
Attend and actively participate in staff and faculty meetings and provide input on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
May serve on special committees.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.