Legends Charter School

Become a part of the amazing team at Legends Charter School!
If you have a passion for closing the achievement gap for all students and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for you! Legends Charter School is a tuition-free charter school serving students in grades K-8. Legends provides students with an advanced liberal arts college preparatory education while incorporating financial education and supplemented with Blended Learning to personalize scholars learning experience and establish robust financial portfolios. The teacher provides instruction for students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques which meet the needs of all students.
The teacher provides 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 required procedures and practices.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Legends Charter School 0teachers are members of the PGCEA.
This is a PGCEA - Table A, 10-month Position
Salary Range: $49,963 - $111,816 (Salary is based on certification type, education attainment and verified years of satisfactory teaching experience. External teacher candidates may not be
placed above a Step 10 per the PGCEA negotiated agreement.)
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;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in field of specialization;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff; and
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if applicable.