Southwest Academy.Eld Teacher.0155

About the role

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.
• Oversee 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.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Serves on various committees.

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. Grade Citizenship