CTE - Arts, Media, and Communication Teacher - Posted To Create A Candidate Pipeline

About the role

Provide instructional and leadership services that prepare students with the related academic, critical thinking, computer technology, workplace readiness, and technical skills essential to pursuing career pathways in graphic communications and printing. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and course/program management at the high school level in areas of graphic arts design and printing production as well as technology education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implement a "hands-on" approach to critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for current and future industry employment standards.
• Provide instruction in teamwork, communications, problem solving, decision making, and computer technology which relate to workplace and higher education skills needed in business and industry.
• Collaborate with staff and postsecondary institutions to develop and maintain career pathways which prepare students for apprenticeship, community college, or university degree programs.
• Prepare instructional materials, maintain equipment, and manage materials of instruction which maximize the resources needed to deliver a diverse instructional program.
• Understand and effectively relate to and teach students ages 13 to 18 as they become productive young adults and members of the community.
• Lead student experiences in career field-related student organizations.
• Contribute to the mission of the school by striving to attain school improvement plan and career completer goals.
• Partner with employers and community groups to promote and advance technical skills.
• Create an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintain complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Monitor and assess students' academic progress.
• Collaborate with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Serve on various committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for Professional and Technical Education.
  • Experience in one or more of the major areas of graphic arts design and printing production.
  • Experience in printing production operations preferred.
  • Licenses and Certifications:
    • Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
    • Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

  Skills

  • Knowledge and expertise with computer equipment operations and software applications.
  • Knowledge and expertise with graphic communications and printing production technical equipment and industry-specific software.
  • Knowledge of curriculum, effective instructional techniques, instructional materials and equipment.
  • Strong human relations skills and the ability to maintain relationships and open communications with business partners and other stakeholders to identify real-world applications of content.
  • Effective organization and communication skills.
  • Flexibility in program implementation strategies.
  • Skills in preparing, implementing lesson plans and instructing students.
  • Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
  • Skill in supervising students and managing behavior.
  • Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents and staff.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

  Physical And Environmental Conditions

  The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

  Grade Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  10 - Month Pay Scale - Valid until January 2026 - 10 - Month Pay Scale - Effective January 1, 2026

  SALARY: $60,600 - $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025) $61,026 - $120,717 (Effective 1/1/2026)

  Other Compensations

  • Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
  • Retirement: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
  • Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.

  Application Instructions

  Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Proof Of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

  Pre-Employment Requirements

  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Wendy Gigler Secondary Staffing Team
  Phone: 443-809-6009
  Email: wgigler@bcps.org

  About Us

  Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs. Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community!

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