Temp: Advanced Studies & Programs Support

This position is designed for potential temporary employees who have been recruited to work in unique capacities within our Magnet and Signature Programs. Please do not apply unless a member of the Advanced Studies & Programs' staff has prescreened and invited you to apply.

About the Role

Acts as an instructor or support position within the Advanced Studies and Programs (ASP) Division, assisting Summer Bridge programs/Saturday extensions, Apex Arts, Apex Plus or Saturday in the Arts Programs; STEM, BMAH, IB, Apex Arts Problem Based Learning Modules; Advanced Learning Programs Single Subject Instruction in grades 3-5; and Co-Curricular Offerings. Creates a learning environment that provides for student access and involvement in the process and enables each student to achieve identified objectives.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Evenings/Nights
• Summer hours
• Weekends

Responsibilities

• Supports or leads the planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Establishes or implements learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, as appropriate to the contract position and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to support or lead in the presentation of subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques if Itinerant teacher.
• Supports or leads in the maintenance of order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment problems arise.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary or appropriate to the position.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of learning tools, equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Attends and actively participates in program meetings as appropriate providing input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Supports the implementation of program tenets within the assigned ASP Office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required, depending on assignment. Otherwise, Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• One (1) year Instructional or Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) evidence of effectiveness experience, if assigned to a teaching position required.

Skills

• Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving, and interdisciplinary connections preferred as specific to the office/program purpose or need.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems (e.g. SmartFind Express), electronic grade reporting (e.g. Power Teacher GradeBook) and electronic teacher/parent communication tool (e.g. ParentConnect) and ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, and SmartBoards, etc. as appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Based on assignment, Educator Certification: Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) educator certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Lifting and carrying requirements up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Working Conditions

• Location: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time