5th Grade Teacher (Math/Science/Health)

We offer generous benefits, including laptop computers, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and incentives to serve in our high-needs schools.

Be part of one of the nation's largest school districts embarking on an ambitious new chapter of #PGCPSPride! We are second in the state for Nationally Board Certified Teachers. We lead the industry in mentorship, monthly professional development, and a robust leadership pipeline to support teachers advancing their careers. And we do all of this bordering the nation's capital. We offer generous benefits, including laptop computers, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and incentives to serve in our high-needs schools. Whether you choose to teach in one of our specialized programs or a community school, you have options! Create a path aligned to your interests and enjoy cutting-edge technology to bring your classroom to life.

Duties and Responsibilities: Join us as a 5th grade teacher! Key responsibilities include:

• 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
• Monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student performance.
• Maintains required records
• Follows required procedures and practices
• Provide accommodations and modifications to materials and instruction to meet students' needs
• Utilize the MCCRS in planning for instruction and in the development of the IEP
• Communicate effectively with team members and parents;
• Participate in professional development relative to instructional content areas and
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instructional techniques that inspire, motivate, and meet the individual educational needs of all students;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture an atmosphere and educational environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of strategies in monitoring and evaluating student performance and developing and implementing plans to improve student performance;
• Demonstrated ability in integrating technology into the curriculum;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, office staff, and other members of the school community;
• Familiarity with "best practices" in the field of early childhood development in relation to services, methodologies, communication systems, data collection, etc.; and
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university; Education teaching experience with students (early childhood, elementary) preferred; experience with young students (Pre-K through 2nd grade); experience working in a classroom with students that have special needs in an inclusive environment preferred.

Certification:

Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment; eligibility for Maryland State Department of Education teacher certification in early childhood.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

If applicable, supervise classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, such as reading handwritten or typed material, adjusting focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions.

Additional Information:

• Current PGCPS teachers may not apply.
• International candidates must be able to independently obtain their H-1B visa without the support of PGCPS.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete the employment requirements to prepare for the new teacher's first day of professional development on August 14, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,148.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you be ready to accept a recommendation for hire immediately if offered a position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bowie, MD 20721 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowie, MD 20721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $57,148