Title Code:

Teacher: Health Education

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. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan.
Plans and prepares lessons, assessments, and instructional materials.
Establishes learning objectives consistent with the appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Teaches district-level curriculum.
Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
Administer county-wide assessment.
Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
Analyze formative and summative assessment data to plan for appropriate instruction.
Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
Councils pupils when academic and 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.
May serve on special committees.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulations.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Improves skills and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving, and interdisciplinary connections.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
Display professional behavior at all times.
Participate in professional learning opportunities to extend skills and knowledge of content and pedagogy.
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 related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

None

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.
Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in area of assignment.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school board staff, students, parents, and the community.
Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
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.

Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE

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: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 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

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

None:

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	5/1/2017
Established Date:	5/1/2017
Title Code:	C21886
Title:	TEACHER: HEALTH EDUCATION
Alternate Title:	Teacher: Health Education
Reports to Generic:	Principal
Reports to Specific:	PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics
Business Unit:	Curriculum & Assessments
Department:	Curriculum & Assessments PK-12 Encore
Negotiated Agreement:	Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	I
Days Worked:	191; 193
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
Grade:	TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10
Hours Worked:	7.5
Job Family:	Educational Services
Sub-Function:	Teacher