Job Title:
Classroom Teacher - Business & Finance

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Organization Name:
Oxon Hill HS "College & Career Readiness Innovative Programs"

Department Description:

This is a Career Academy position that supports the successful implementation and management of the Academy model at the assigned school. This position adheres to the academy implementation according to the Academy of Finance pathway. The teacher instructs students in the occupational skills of an Accounting and Finance professional. The teacher will develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials and present them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. The teacher will provide 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 PGCPS required procedures and practices. The teacher will be responsible for preparing students to successfully take and pass industry certification exams.

Brief Description:

This is a PGCEA - Table A 10 Month Position

Salary Range: $47,871 - $103,819

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Detailed Description:

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

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;

Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;

Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum

framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;

Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;

Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;

Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;

Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;

Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;

Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;

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

Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;

Participates in continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and pro-active professional development workshops and seminars;

Assists in creating capstone experiences for seniors;

Provides students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search, interviewing, and re sume writing skills;

Collaborates with the school Academy team and Central Office to fully implement the Career Academy model with fidelity;

Works with school Academy team and Central Office to implement content literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas;

In conjunction with the school Academy team and Central Office produces and implements multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students,

Participates with Academy team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and though other delivery methods (e.g. after-school);

Overseeing and directing the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers assigned to the classroom;

Collaboration with Career Academy Team to implement the goals and objectives of the Academy; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university in Finance or Accounting or a Bachelor's degree not related to the career area to be taught and official verification of two (2) years of satisfactory occupational experience in the career area to be taught.

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:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

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:

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. 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.

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 Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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