Teacher - College and Career Language Course (grade 9)

• Assesses student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and
• Routinely utilizes on-going, non-evaluative assessment to inform student learning in a responsive teaching model.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level or Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students within the City Schools for this course.
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.

• Manages the behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with others professional staff, both school and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Request's assistance of and works with resource personnel, as
• Works in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as
• Participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of a student(s) progress.
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Manages allotted learning time to maximize student
• Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and assessable to
• Makes off school site visits to monitor students or confers with employers or site instructors as required.
• Supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.
• Monitor's student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, ) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.
• May sponsor or coordinate extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non- discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited college or
• Valid MSDE standard professional teaching certificate appropriate to the subject
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Preferred direct experience with foundational literacy development.
• Experience working with adolescent learners.
• Preferred experience with a co-teaching model.
• Preferred reading certification.
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Successful implementation of research-informed best literacy instructional practices including intervention.
• Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations
• Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to students needs and the demands of the instructional environment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to move about in room to check student work and monitor

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.