World Language Department Chair - Randallstown High

About the role

Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes using multiple data sources. Acts as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s). Develops and provides relevant professional development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• 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, to teach instructional objectives.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Makes observations and provides feedback to teachers.
• Maintains an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees 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.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years’ teaching experience (to include specialized areas such as guidance, speech pathologist, psychologist, PPW, etc.).
• Licenses And Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area.
• Ability to instruct students.
• Ability to prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate with students, their parents, administrators, and others.

Benefits

• Grade View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale
• Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at: Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll