West Zone Long Term Substitute (INTERNAL ONLY)

Responsibilities

• Follows and implements lesson plans and instructions provided by the regular teacher.
• May be required to develop lessons plans, as well as prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments.
• Oversees and instructs an assigned class at a designated location and time.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Confers with the department head, grade level teacher, or school administrator to resolve questions or concerns about the assignment.
• Follows the rules, policies, and procedures of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Aids in supporting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, parents, guardians, and staff.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, and Experience (to qualify for Non-degreed Rate of Pay): $20.16 Minimum of 48 college credits completed from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the MSDE ParaPro Assessment with proof of high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Experience working in a childcare or instructional environment preferred.
• Education, Training, and Experience (to qualify for Degreed Rate of Pay): $26.50 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience Working In a Childcare Or Instructional Environment Preferred.
• Note: Preference will be given to candidates with education credentials and experiences aligned to our critical need areas.

Licenses And Certificates

• Maryland Professional Certificate preferred.
• Certificated candidates may be eligible for a higher rate of pay based on the specific assignment and with approval by the Department of Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of public education and the Board of Education’s rules, policies, and procedures.
• General knowledge of instructional techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to instruct students and to follow lesson plans and instructions left by the regular teacher.
• Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and others.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.
• Work may require the ability to move within the school and classroom setting.

Conditions Of Employment

• Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing a background, Department of Social Services, and criminal history check.
• Employees must have submitted an application for employment to the Division of Human Resources, Office of Staffing.