Teacher: Program Magnet (STEM Chemistry/Materials Science)

About the role

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. The successful candidate will provide instruction in a Secondary Magnet Program in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS).

Responsibilities

• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and special committees.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies.
• Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Monitors and evaluates student performance.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Participates in regular professional development aligned with Magnet Program (including but not limited to project and problem-based learning).
• Plays a leadership role in evening, weekend and summer Magnet events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years teaching experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school organization; goals and objectives; curriculum; teaching techniques; current trends, research and materials of instruction in field of specialization.
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents and community.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Benefits

To be determined upon hire.

Pay

To be determined upon hire.

Schedule

To be determined upon hire.