TEACHER; CTE

Introduction

The Department of Juvenile Services is searching for passionate and compassionate education professionals to join our team at our local government youth education facility. As a CTE Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of youth by providing them with the guidance, support, and education they need to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth while contributing to the betterment of our community.

This recruitment will be used to fill various academic educator positions within the Green Ridge Youth Center. Candidates with secondary education Conditional, Standard Professional, Advance Professional, Advance Professional +30, or Advance Professional +60 Certifications are welcome to apply.

Candidates who do not have a current active Maryland State Department of Education certification arerequiredto complete and submit a certification application at Apply for Certification before applying to this recruitment.

** Trade Industry Certification(s) is required(i.e. Carpentry, Barbering, HVAC, Plumbing).Candidates must have industry experience to apply for CTE.*
* Incentive:

Locally employed educators may receive a leave balance transfer (subject to eligibility and verification of leave balance by the local employer).

GRADE

TEAC 0001- TEAC 0005

LOCATION OF POSITION

Green Ridge Youth Center
10700 Fifteen Mile Creek Road
Flintstone, MD 21530

Main Purpose of Job

1. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where youth feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn.
2. Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that cater to the unique needs, learning styles, and abilities of youth, promoting academic growth and personal development.
3. Employ a variety of teaching strategies, methodologies, and technologies to enhance student engagement and facilitate effective learning experiences.
4. Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback and individualized support to promote academic success.
5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, counselors, and administrators, to develop holistic plans for student success and address individual challenges effectively.
6. Utilize restorative practices and conflict resolution techniques to foster positive relationships among students and encourage a sense of accountability and responsibility.
7. Act as a mentor and positive role model, demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding while promoting positive behavior and responsible decision-making.
8. Communicate regularly and effectively with students’ families or guardians, keeping them informed about academic progress, behavior, and any concerns that may arise.
9. Stay updated with the latest educational research, best practices, and interventions for working with youth, continually refining teaching strategies and approaches.
10. Participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and maintain a high level of professional competence.

POSITION DUTIES

This is a professional position responsible for providing classroom-based academic instruction tojuvenile students in a congregate care facility. Work will involve planning and providing appropriate learning experiences that cover a wide-spectrum of career industries, employment sectors, andvocational training. Instructionwill be provided at the basic skills, Middle School, High School and General Educational Development (GED) levels with application to occupational, functional living,and employability skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.

Experience:

None.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Trade Industry Certification(s) is required (i.e. Carpentry, Barbering, HVAC, Plumbing).Candidates must have industry experience to apply for CTE.

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* Please note:

Candidates who do not immediately meet this requirement may become eligible by applying for a Maryland Teaching certification at…