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 for this position unless a member of theAdvanced Studies & Programs’ staff has prescreened and invited you to apply. 

JOB SUMMARY
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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• 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.

Experience

• One (1) year Instructional or Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) evidence of effectiveness experience, if assigned to a teaching position required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• 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.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
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

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

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