What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Academic Engagement - Scotts Branch Elementary position at Baltimore County Public Schools?
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Teacher, Academic Engagement - Scotts Branch Elementary
SCHEDULE: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Compliance Specialist, Title I
DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Office of Title I and school principal, collaborates with school administrators and instructional staff to identify academic needs of students. Develops and delivers appropriate instructional activities. Identifies curriculum based strategies and resources to empower families to actively participate in the schools’ academic programs. Develops and fosters trusting relationships between schools and families to increase student achievement and improve school climate.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Develops and delivers direct instruction in secondary and elementary ELA and/or mathematics for small groups of students, based on the needs of identified students, in order to address deficits and reinforce skills/strategies.
Identifies and develops curriculum based strategies and resources that can be utilized at home to support learning in the classroom; facilitates the delivery of these strategies and resources to families through school/community family/parent workshops.
Works collaboratively with school administrators and staff to identify the academic needs of students to provide families with meaningful engagement activities and events.
Develops a comprehensive understanding of the School Progress Plan (SPP) for each school to ensure the alignment of initiatives and resources to the SPP.
Provides professional development to school personnel (teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals and other school leaders) regarding working with parents as equal partners in their children’s educational process.
Assists parents/families in understanding the State academic standards, State and local academic assessments, and how to monitor their child’s progress, and how to work with educators to improve the academic achievement of their children.
Coordinates and integrates parental involvement programs and activities with other Federal, State, and local programs.
Facilitates family workshops, during the day and in the evening, to assist parents with improving their child’s academic achievement, using materials and training aligned with small group instructional objectives, based on the needs to the students.
Meets with families for the purpose of communicating students’ academic progress, identifying areas of need, and providing resources to support these needs.
Partners with families and school staff to develop a supportive and welcoming school culture and fosters trusting relationships based on community demographics. Cultivates trusting relationships between families and school staff that will result in promoting student achievement.
Ensures information related to school and parent/family programs, meetings, and other activities are shared with parents/families in a format and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
Provides other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents may request. Attends staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the assignment. Three years of successful K-12 teaching experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in a Title I school or communities impacted by poverty preferred.
Licenses And Certificates
Experience with planning and implementing professional development preferred.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment (elementary education and/or generic special education grades 1-8).
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment (elementary education and/or generic special education grades 1-8).
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of literacy practices. Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices.
Knowledge of curriculum; knowledge of effective instructional techniques; knowledge of effective resources that are used to build family capacity to support the academic needs of their students.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of data to for effective planning.
Demonstration of strong human relations skills.
Demonstration of effective organizational and communication skills.
Demonstration of computer/educational technology skills. Knowledge of the internet, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail, and related applications.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
Skill in developing and implementing professional development opportunities for parents.
Skill and ability to effectively communicate with students, families, administrators, and others.
Physical And Environmental Conditions
The work is generally performed in a school environment. Employee will be assigned to multiple schools. Travel to schools, offices, homes, and other venues throughout the county required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
Conditions Of Employment
Will require attendance at after school and evening meetings, activities, and events.
Citizenship, Residency Or Work VISA In United States Required
GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scale
SALARY: $60,000 - $119,000
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
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
Andrea Harper, M.Ed (formerly Johnson)
Elementary Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-6008
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: aharper5@bcps.org
JOB TITLE: Teacher, Academic Engagement - Scotts Branch Elementary
SCHEDULE: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Compliance Specialist, Title I
DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Office of Title I and school principal, collaborates with school administrators and instructional staff to identify academic needs of students. Develops and delivers appropriate instructional activities. Identifies curriculum based strategies and resources to empower families to actively participate in the schools’ academic programs. Develops and fosters trusting relationships between schools and families to increase student achievement and improve school climate.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Develops and delivers direct instruction in secondary and elementary ELA and/or mathematics for small groups of students, based on the needs of identified students, in order to address deficits and reinforce skills/strategies.
Identifies and develops curriculum based strategies and resources that can be utilized at home to support learning in the classroom; facilitates the delivery of these strategies and resources to families through school/community family/parent workshops.
Works collaboratively with school administrators and staff to identify the academic needs of students to provide families with meaningful engagement activities and events.
Develops a comprehensive understanding of the School Progress Plan (SPP) for each school to ensure the alignment of initiatives and resources to the SPP.
Provides professional development to school personnel (teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals and other school leaders) regarding working with parents as equal partners in their children’s educational process.
Assists parents/families in understanding the State academic standards, State and local academic assessments, and how to monitor their child’s progress, and how to work with educators to improve the academic achievement of their children.
Coordinates and integrates parental involvement programs and activities with other Federal, State, and local programs.
Facilitates family workshops, during the day and in the evening, to assist parents with improving their child’s academic achievement, using materials and training aligned with small group instructional objectives, based on the needs to the students.
Meets with families for the purpose of communicating students’ academic progress, identifying areas of need, and providing resources to support these needs.
Partners with families and school staff to develop a supportive and welcoming school culture and fosters trusting relationships based on community demographics. Cultivates trusting relationships between families and school staff that will result in promoting student achievement.
Ensures information related to school and parent/family programs, meetings, and other activities are shared with parents/families in a format and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
Provides other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents may request. Attends staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the assignment. Three years of successful K-12 teaching experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in a Title I school or communities impacted by poverty preferred.
Licenses And Certificates
Experience with planning and implementing professional development preferred.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment (elementary education and/or generic special education grades 1-8).
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment (elementary education and/or generic special education grades 1-8).
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of literacy practices. Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices.
Knowledge of curriculum; knowledge of effective instructional techniques; knowledge of effective resources that are used to build family capacity to support the academic needs of their students.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of data to for effective planning.
Demonstration of strong human relations skills.
Demonstration of effective organizational and communication skills.
Demonstration of computer/educational technology skills. Knowledge of the internet, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail, and related applications.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
Skill in developing and implementing professional development opportunities for parents.
Skill and ability to effectively communicate with students, families, administrators, and others.
Physical And Environmental Conditions
The work is generally performed in a school environment. Employee will be assigned to multiple schools. Travel to schools, offices, homes, and other venues throughout the county required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
Conditions Of Employment
Will require attendance at after school and evening meetings, activities, and events.
Citizenship, Residency Or Work VISA In United States Required
GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scale
SALARY: $60,000 - $119,000
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
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.
- 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 will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
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
Andrea Harper, M.Ed (formerly Johnson)
Elementary Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-6008
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: aharper5@bcps.org
Salary : $60,000 - $119,000
