FY27: Teacher, English (Grade 8), Herbert Hoover MS, 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under the direction of the middle school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for adolescent students. Working with interdisciplinary teams, fosters a school culture conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of adolescents to ensure success for every student. Supervises middle school students in various school-related settings and communicates and collaborates with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Develops, selects, and differentiates instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all middle school students.
• Maintains appropriate records, follows required procedures and practices, and uses data analysis to monitor student achievement.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attends school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university with knowledge of adolescent learners.
• Meets Maryland state certification requirements in the appropriate field of education.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, content expertise, and MCPS curriculum and policies.
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn, characterized by high content and high expectations for all learners.
• Ability to use a variety of instructional and behavioral management strategies appropriate to the needs of middle school adolescents, integrating reading, writing, math, and technology throughout content areas.
• Ability to self-reflect on instructional practices and personal interactions for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community, demonstrating organizational agility.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Commitment to serving as an advocate, role model, and supporter of diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, developmental differences, learning styles, and exceptionalities).
• Knowledge and application of the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS) and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education and experience.

Benefits

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Schedule

• Full-time
• 10 working months
• Day shift

Organization: Herbert Hoover Middle School