Job Title Classroom Teacher- Alternative Education

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Organization Name Alternative Programs, Incarcerated Youth

Department Description
The teacher 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. The teacher provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student performance, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices.
Brief Description
This is a 10 Month PGCEA Position - Table A
Salary Range: $55,079 - $123,266
CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2024
Detailed Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Provides instruction and leadership for the implementation of the academic program;

Coordinates testing program implementation;

Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction in accordance with Core Learning Goals;

Implements alternative educational strategies appropriate to an at-risk population;

Provides skill knowledge development to prepare students for state assessments;

Facilitates the program of computer-assisted learning;

Participates with other alternative school staff in developing an individualized instructional plan for each student;

Contacts the base schools where the juveniles formerly attended for educational records, programming, assignments, grading, graduation requirements, transcripts, etc.;

Contacts parents concerning the incarcerated juveniles educational progress and needs;

Provides special education instructional services for students with IEPs;

Facilitates the writing and updating of IEPs for incarcerated special education juveniles;

Evaluates student credits to determine graduation requirement needs;

Contacts local colleges for juveniles who may be aspiring to attend college;

Procures instructional materials and resources for curriculum implementation, testing, and special education reporting;

Collects data for instructional program reviewing;

Prepares program reports;

Attends Department of Alternative Educational Options administrative meetings once every week representing the Incarcerated Youth Program; and

Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Ability to work with diverse populations;

Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;

Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;

Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and

Excellent oral and communication skills. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust 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 essential functions of the job.
Additional Details
*Must be able to successfully pass the Prince George's County, Maryland, Department of Corrections (DOC) security clearance.
*Must upload your Teaching Certificate to your iRecruitment profile.
How To Apply
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Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.
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