Alternative Education Teacher - CHS

NOTICE OF VACANCY

June 30, 2026

POSITION: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION TEACHER

LOCATION: Calvert High School

POSITION SUMMARY: The Alternative Education Teacher will instruct students who have difficulty functioning in the regular classroom setting. The teacher will be responsible for providing the prescribed instructional programs, providing an environment and activities which nurture the development of improved self-concept and self-esteem, preparing students to return to their assigned school with improved behavior, academic achievement and attendance.

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee, Director of Student Services

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• A professional teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education; or
• A conditional degree certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to Essential Job Functions.)

• At least three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills.
• Satisfactory evaluations and demonstrated mastery of the essential skills of teaching.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Provides social skills and behavior modification activities for students.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of assigned students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional Development of children.
• Provides students with the appropriate skills to successfully return to their original placement.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities to provide an appropriate and effective Individualized instructional program.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Collaborates with regular education staff regarding the use of instructional accommodations and modifications.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.

Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal or Director of Student Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: None

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. If selected for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2026-2027 School Year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, 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 origin, 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.