Teacher, eLearning – Middle School English/Language Arts – WILL REPORT TO CROSSROADS CENTER

Position Type:

TEACH – SECONDARY/ENGLISH 6-12 (T05300)

Date Posted:

7/15/2024

Location:

CROSSROADS CENTER (007501)

Closing Date:

07/24/2024

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: English/Language Arts (Middle School) – TEACHER WILL REPORT TO CROSSROADS CENTER

REPORTS TO: Principal – Crossroads Center

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the supervisor, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and assesses students synchronously and asynchronously using a learning management system, webinar conferencing tools, and digital resources. Monitors, evaluates, and reports student outcomes to stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works with students synchronously and asynchronously to provide direct instruction, offers feedback, assess progress, and personalize instruction.

Maintains a safe and orderly digital learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students.

Interprets and uses student achievement data to identify and develop digital resources to support student achievement through personalized learning paths.

Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system-wide goals.

Prepares and documents appropriate learning plans, based upon BCPS curricula, to teach instructional objectives.

Effectively and purposefully identifies, develops, and uses digital content to support instruction that is aligned to BCPS standards.

Maintains complete and accurate student academic and attendance records. Monitors, assesses, and reports students’ academic progress.

Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students, parents, supervisor, comprehensive school personnel, and the Office of Educational Opportunities.

Meets with stakeholders as needed.

Collaborates with supervisors, other teachers, parents, and student support personnel to meet student needs.

Attends meetings when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of successful teaching experience preferred. Experience in asynchronous instruction using technology is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Standard Professional Certificate is required.

Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of and skill in the use of technology to enhance student learning (i.e., content creation, collaboration, productivity). Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Knowledge and skill in the use of approved standards to inform instruction and improve practices. Skill in communication with students, parents, and other stakeholders. Skill in using data to identify and implement effective instructional strategies. Ability to maintain confidential information.

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PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in a school, work, or office environment. Work includes the operation of technological equipment, including personal computers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS’ COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Created: February 2014

Revised: 7/2014, 1/2016, 5/202, 10/2021

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant’s responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer “yes” to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. 

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION (if applicable).
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS. 
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS (if applicable).
• Pre-Employment Requirements:All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information:

Wendy Gigler 

Human Resources Officer (HRO)

Office of Staffing

Division of Human Resources

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-809-4146

Email: [email protected]

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