FY27: Teacher, Reading Initiative, Bells Mill ES, 0.5 FTE

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure success for every student.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing.
• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Education & Training

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education or reading from an accredited college or university.

Certification & Licenses

• Maryland state certification requirements in early childhood or elementary education.

Job Specific Information

• This is a part time position amounting to 2.5 days per week/40 hours biweekly.
• We will work with the candidate if they already hold a .5 position within MCPS.
• If this would be the "only" position we will discuss hours that work for the school program and the individual.
• MCEA 0.5 FTE: The wage range for this position is a salary between $32,295 and $65,736 based on education and experience.
• For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements

• Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.