Employee Training And Teacher.0911

Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) is a support process for developing skilled teachers to positively influence student outcomes. PAR provides assistance to two categories of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) teachers: new teachers to the profession and those who have been identified as ineffective or underperforming. Consulting Teachers are teachers in their field that have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality instruction. The primary function of a Consulting Teacher is to provide the consistent support necessary to develop skilled teachers that positively influence student outcomes. Consulting Teachers will observe classroom performance facilitate reflective conversations with teachers assigned to their caseload and will build the teachers knowledge base and repertoire of teaching skills. The Consulting Teacher will collaborate with the principal and other local school staff to provide maximum assistance to assigned teachers.

Important Note: This is a year-to- year position with the possibility for extension.

MATH endorsement required.

Education Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in education or related field. Masters degree preferred.

• Five years successful teaching experience.

• Experience with BCPS system-wide initiatives such as culturally responsive teaching curriculum implementation/writing social-emotional wellbeing of students/staff and community engagement preferred.

• Training in the BCPS Framework for Teaching and Mentoring the New Teacher preferred.

• Experience in mentoring/coaching conflict resolution working with adults in providing professional development and support school-wide initiatives such as climate teams equity teams and school improvement teams preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

• OR

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.

• Possession of a Maryland Advanced Professional Educator Certificate or License is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies for the improvement of classroom instruction including all four Domains in the BCPS Framework for Teaching.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze student results and achievement data and to implement equitable strategies to meet student needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office applications.

• Awareness of the Adult Learning Theory.

• Ability and willingness to mentor adults in need of professional assistance.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is performed in school and office environments. Requires the ability to move throughout schools and classrooms. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers and occasional limited physical activities. Requires travel to schools and offices throughout Baltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

Salary: TABCO 10 month pay scale $60000 - $119522

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
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Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:
  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnelmustattend aBenefits and Retirement Orientationmeeting.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  
  Contact Information

  Wendy Gigler

  HR Officer