Teacher, Grade 5, Whetstone ES, 1.0 FTE

Summary Description

Working collaboratively with local school administrators, to assure student success, the elementary team leader manages and facilitates team activities, and serves as a liaison to other teams and service providers such as speech therapists, ESOL teachers, and special education resource personnel. Team leaders, appointed annually by the principal, receive a salary supplement in accordance with the Agreement Between the Montgomery County Education Association and the Board of Education.

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.

Job Specific Information

• This is a Team Leader Position
• The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience.
• For information about benefits, please follow this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of elementary school curriculum, and human development considerations including the characteristics and needs of elementary school students.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of data analysis principles, and of technologies used in instruction and program management.
• Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, parents, and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and application of the six performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS), and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Minimum of three years outstanding teaching experience.
• Experience in team planning, cooperative learning, team teaching, and in a relevant leadership role desirable.

Certificate, License

• Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements.