Department Chair Special Education - Towson, United States - Baltimore County Public Schools
Description
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Department Chair Special Education - Patapsco High School
REPORTS TO: School Principal
DEFINITION: Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.
Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
Serves as an instructional leader in implementing, coordinating and overseeing curriculum. Serves as a coach for teachers as they implement instruction. Provides leadership in preparation for Maryland state testing programs.
Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes using appropriate data collection and analysis, identifying appropriate diagnostic and instructional strategies.
Provides input during the appraisal process and serves as a member of the appraisal team.
Attends ongoing content and leadership training, which may be held after school hours.
Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
Three years effective and verified teaching experience (within or outside of BCPS) to include specialized areas such as guidance, speech pathologist, psychologist, PPW, etc.) preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Certificate commensurate to the position.
Successful completion of Leadership Development for Prospective Department Chair Candidacy.
Valid Standard or Advanced Professional Maryland Certificate and requisite course content required for an endorsement in the subject field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area. Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.
Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
Coursework and/or experience which supports knowledge of curriculum development and supervision. Demonstrated expertise in appropriate content area.
Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Outstanding communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to implement and model effective instructional strategies in the classroom.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Department Chair positions are selected and renewed on a year to year basis.
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc- Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
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