Teacher: Science (Physics)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

11h

About The Position

Provides instruction to students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them with techniques suited to students’ needs. Creates an environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and supervises students in school-related settings and activities. Bilingual and biliterate skills may be required for assignments in targeted-language programs. Virtual experience may also be required depending on assignment. This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

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 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 field 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.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in the assigned area.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to travel to and from Maryland sites at the employee’s expense for in-person appearances at various intervals during the school year.
Proficiency with business technology applications, such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
If assigned to a bilingual program, bilingual and biliterate proficiency in the targeted language.
Maintain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as 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.
Set learning objectives consistent with 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 appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
Create a classroom environment that encourages student involvement and enables students 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.
Serve on special committees as needed.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.