Social Studies - Secondary - Posted To Create Pipeline

Job Description

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, including virtual. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment, both in-person and virtually.
• 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 and learning environment, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students, both in-person and virtually, as needed.
• 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, para educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment, or possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy, curriculum, and effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis, instructional materials and equipment, and the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Skill in instructing students and preparing and implementing lesson plans.
• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Monthly Pay Scale - Valid until January 2026: $60,600 - $120,717.

Effective January 1, 2026: $61,026 - $120,717.

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Retirement:
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

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 leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ).

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