Title Code:

Teacher: World & Classical Language

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. 

 

JOB SUMMARY
Provides for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

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

• Evenings/Nights
• Outside of normal business hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the curriculum. Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials, including issues/concerns as noted in the School Improvement Plan.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development. Facilitates language development process for diverse learners.
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
• Selects and uses appropriate language development strategies including, but not limited to, total physical response, cooperative learning, language experience, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques. Communicates with pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise, and exchanges information regarding appropriate behavior in the learning environment.
• Observes and assesses student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students and materials of instruction. Monitors and ensures appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Models desired outcomes/skills to enhance student success.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and that enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods. Serves on special committees as warranted.
• Plans, discusses, and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
• 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.

Experience

• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• 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.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents and community.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in area of assignment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communications styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.
• 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).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate If assigned to bilingual program, candidates are required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Conditional Certificate (CDC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Emergency Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
Established Date:	4/1/2007
Title Code:	C21871
Title:	TEACHER: WORLD & CLASSICAL LANGUAGE
Reports to Generic:	Principal
Reports to Specific:	PRINCIPAL; PRINCIPAL: VIRTUAL ACADEMY

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI)
Business Unit:	Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
Department:	Instruction
Negotiated Agreement:	Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	I
Days Worked:	191; 193; 260
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
Grade:	TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view salary scale.  Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers).
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10;12
Hours Worked:	7.5
Job Family:	Educational Services
Sub-Function:	Teacher