PHS Science Core Lead 25-26

NOTICE OF VACANCY

April 1, 2025

POSITION:  CORE LEAD: SCIENCE

LOCATION:  Patuxent High School

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Science Core Lead teaches three periods a day, one of which must be a Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Course (except where other factors may be considered based on certification).  The Core Lead assists other content-specific teachers in improving student learning in Life Science and foundational learning courses.   It is an expectation of this position to team with other Core Leads in their building and across the school system; to collaborate with content-area supervisors, the principal, and the CCPS Local Accountability Coordinator in delivering high-quality instruction to students, well-designed job-embedded staff development to teachers, and intervention and remediation programs for struggling learners.  Core Leads also facilitate dialogue among teachers and lead student data analysis conferences. Core Leads are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings coordinated by the Central Office.

REPORTS TO:  Supervisor of Science and STEM and School Principal

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A professional teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education.
2. At least three years of successful teaching experience.
3. Satisfactory evaluations and demonstrated mastery of the essential skills of teaching.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have: 

1. Ability to work effectively with adults in a professional learning
2. Thorough knowledge of instructional strategies and content knowledge for specified HSA subject
3. Demonstrated skill in differentiating program and instruction to respond to the varied needs of
4. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents and community members.
5. Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Literacy Standards and Science, and STEM instruction.
6. Evidence of broad reading in professional literature and research related to subject area, learning processes, differentiation, and the change
7. Familiarity with technology as a productivity tool, a presentation tool, and an instructional
8. Familiarity with the unique learning needs of disaggregated student
9. Familiarity with both formative and summative assessment
10. Ability to collect and analyze student achievement data for instructional decision
11. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed
12. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES: 

1. Advocates for the school’s Science program, department, and staff.
2. Performs the duties of a teacher for the assigned number of periods, one of which must be MCAP or other foundational course, except in science where other factors may be considered based on certification and implements best practices in science instruction regularly in the
3. Coordinates and implements an intervention and remediation program for underperforming
4. Facilitates planning among teachers of core courses in data-driven instructional decision
5. Consults with building administration, as requested, regarding the science department schedule.
6. Fosters collaborative relationships and influences instructional practices among teachers of core courses and across the school.
7. Monitors the progress of the school and students on science assessment measures using system-wide data tools and works closely with the Supervisor of High School Science and STEM.
8. Monitors student progress on bridge plan completion and scores bridge plans from other
9. Assists staff in analyzing and using data from assessments to inform and improve
10. Develops and maintains high level professional development for staff in the designated subject area, differentiation, motivation, and other related achievement
11. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers to teach, coach, and/or model best practices in social studies
12. Provides support to individual teachers in designing specific programs for students needing additional help and in implementing the instructional
13. Plans and facilitates professional development at the county
14. Participates in and presents training workshops for staff, parents, and community members to enhance their understanding of science curriculum and instruction.
15. Collaborates with Supervisor of High School Science and STEM to support the assessment process to monitor student achievement and program
16. Assists the School Improvement Team in setting effective student achievement goals and
17. Works flexible hours as necessary to meet job responsibilities to teachers, underperforming students, and parents.
18. Works with Core Lead colleagues across schools to provide system support and capacity
19. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with
20. Comes to work promptly every
21. Works under stress and meets all 

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Supervisor of Social Studies and the School Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:   May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers.  All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:  School Year 2025-2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Position will remain open until filled. All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.

Salary : $55,085 - $148,800