St Mary’s County Public Schools Hiring for Virtual Academy – General Education Teacher Job at Lexington Park, MD Full Time

St. Mary’s County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

EFFECTIVE: 2023 – 2024 School Year

NATURE OF WORK:

Provide instruction to students with a focus on academic achievement through a virtual or online platform. This is a professional position to meet the instructional needs of students participating in virtual instructional programs. This position will require individuals to be on-site at the Virtual Academy building to provide small group and/or 1-on-1 in-person instruction, meet with students and/or parents/guardians, and participate in planning for high-quality instruction and assessment. The Virtual Academy Teacher will provide instruction to students in grades 3-12, in various content areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver academic instruction and assessments to students both virtually and in-person;
• Care for school property;
• Supervise student activities on school property;
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and colleagues; and
• Maintain student records in a confidential manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The teacher will work under the direction of the administration, supervisors, and coordinators. The teacher will provide instruction in various content areas. As part of the duties, the teacher will:

• Work collaboratively with all program staff;
• Prepare appropriate learning activities;
• Monitor and evaluate student progress;
• Maintain communication with administration, students, and parents/guardians as appropriate;
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and personal information;
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for staff, students, and parents/guardians;
• Collect and maintain student data to include attendance and assessments; and
• Provide opportunities for students and parents/guardians to access, when needed, in-person and/or small-group instruction, office hours, and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a valid Maryland Educator Certificate in the grade level/content area to be taught or qualify for conditional certification issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE);

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree, required; and
• Possess the ability to relate well to students, colleagues, parents, and the school community.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule (#1) for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.