Job Title:
Alternative Teaching Programs

Location:
Oxon Hill, MD, US

Organization Name:
Human Resources Operations and Staffing

Department Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:



These are Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs (MAAPP) consisting of a full-time, 10-month teaching position. The Resident Teacher will be responsible for completing program requirements and providing effective instruction to students in assigned district schools.

Brief Description:



TEACHING RESIDENCY:




Two-year training program. Training includes the pedagogical understanding for student needs. The five phase program includes: Recruitment, Pre-Employment Training, Supervised Internship, Residency and Certification Requirements. Participants successfully completing all requirements will obtain a Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC-1) in the specified content area at the end of the two-year program.

Base Salary: $49,468

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

A copy of all of your transcripts beginning at the undergraduate level (You may submit an unofficial copy; an official copy will be needed if offered employment)

An updated resume (please include your current address, phone number and email)

A letter of interest (please indicate the subject you are interested in teaching and the reason you would like to teach)

Passing score report for Praxis I, Praxis Core, SAT, ACT or GRE (if applicable)

CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2021

Detailed Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:





To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Meets the requirements of the program;

Meets regularly with subject coordinator;

Assists with the planning, developing, and implementing of curriculum, assessments, and professional development;

Encourages schools to utilize data to make sound decisions for students and to differentiate instruction;

Provides modeling and strategies for optimum teaching delivery and student results;

Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;

Confers with school counselors and teaching staff to obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting learning process;

Attends professional meetings and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary;

Writes reports, maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices;

Provides leadership in the utilization of student records and test results; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work with diverse populations.

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

Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.

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

Excellent oral and communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in a field other than education from a regionally accredited college or university.

Have a minimum 2.75 GPA on college or university transcript(s).

Applicants must pass the basic skills assessment (Praxis Core, Praxis I) or qualifying scores for SAT, ACT, or GRE) by the end of May 2021.

SAT- Prior to April 1995, Math and Verbal - Score requirement 1000

SAT- (April 1995 - December 31, 2018) (math and verbal OR math and critical reading OR evidence-based reading & writing and math)- Score requirement - 1100

SAT- (on/after January 1, 2019) (evidence-based reading & writing and math) Score requirement- 1180

GRE- (prior to September 1, 2011) (math and verbal) Score requirement - 1000

GRE- (taken as of September 1, 2011) (math and verbal) Score requirement - 297

ACT - Score requirement -24

Applicants must pass the PRAXIS II content assessment by the first week of June 2021.

Additional Details:

Applications will not be reviewed until we receive your transcripts, resume and letter of interest.

Complete the following online application for the 2021-2022 Teaching Residency program(s) :

Elementary Program

NDMU SpEd Dual Certification Program

If you experience technical difficulties, please email the following documents to resident.teacher@pgcps.org :

A copy of all of your transcripts beginning at the undergraduate level (You may submit an unofficial copy; an official copy will be needed if offered employment)

An updated resume (please include your current address, phone number and email)

A letter of interest (please indicate the subject you are interested in teaching and the reason you would like to teach)

Pass score report for Praxis I, Praxis Core, SAT, ACT or GRE (if applicable)

Please send any inquiries to resident.teacher@pgcps.org

You must submit all of the above documents in order to be considered for the program. Any application that does not contain these documents will not be reviewed!

How To Apply:



To submit an application online select apply.



Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Resident Teacher Office at resident.teacher@pgcps.org or 301-749-5238 ext. 46112.



Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.


Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment. All 10 month employees will be enrolled in the 12-month extended pay option.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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