Dance Teacher.Patapsco High MAGNET PROGRAM.1272

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings, including virtual. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, both in-person and virtually.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula and learning environment, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, both in-person and virtually, as needed.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Licenses And Certificates

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
• OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Skill in instructing students.
• Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.
• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Ability to properly 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.

Conditions Of Employment

• Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Pay

Salary range: $62,252 - $121,924 (10-month scale). Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage.
• 403(b)/457 retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, personal business days, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.