Loch Raven Technical Academy Art Department Chair

About the role

Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes using multiple data sources. Acts as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s). Develops and provides relevant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• 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, to teach instructional objectives.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Makes observations and provides feedback to teachers.
• Maintains an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintains and 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 and serves on various committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Three years’ teaching experience.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment. Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area. Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.

Benefits

• 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.