Closing Date:
06/18/2024 BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Posting
JOB TITLE: Resource Teacher, Behavior Management - (Dean of Students) Lansdowne High School
REPORTS TO: Principal
DEFINITION: Support the instructional and administrative leader of the school, assuming a major role in providing guidance, consultation, and professional development to staff in managing student behavior in positive ways so that student behavior and student achievement improve. Assist with attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a school code of conduct and a school wide behavior management plan.
• Assist staff with the development and implementation of individual student behavior management plans.
• Survey staff to determine specific behavior management training needs.
• Purchase and set up a discipline tracking programs to assist administrators and staff in tracking student behavior data
• Serve as trainer in cooperative and positive behavior management for all staff.
• Design and assist teachers and counselors in implementing strategies and learning activities to teach students social skills, self control, self discipline, and how to be totally responsible for their behaviors.
• Assist counselors with the implementation of a student behavior modification program.
• Provide ongoing intensive behavior management training and classroom support for teaching requesting and needing the support.
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the behavior management plan.
• Assist in coordinating the behavior management program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
• Communicate effectively with administrative and supervisory personnel, staff, students, parents, and community
• Write reports relative to behavior data, etc.
• Serve as a liaison in coordinating supportive services to help meet student and family needs.
• Assist school administrators in monitoring and assessing student behavior data to determine the effectiveness of support services and training being provided for staff, students, and parents.
• Assist school administrators with student attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree; plus, five years of successful teaching experience, which included two years as a content leader, department chair, or demonstrated leadership experience at the school level.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate is required
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Skill and experience with the school improvement process.
Skill and experience in the use and analysis of school performance data.
Skill and experience in the use of information and instructional technology.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
FLSA: Exempt
Created: June 2015
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.
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
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• 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.
• 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 $109.00. 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:
Chloé Duncan, MBA, IPMA-SCP
Secondary Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4146
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: cduncan4@bcps.org