HHS Alt Ed Teacher

Calvert County Public School District HUNTINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
- Huntingtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Calvert County Public School District HUNTINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
- Huntingtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools

Job : 5971669

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTICE OF VACANCY

October 27, 2026

POSITION
: ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION TEACHER

LOCATION
:
Huntingtown High School

POSITION SUMMARY
:
The Alternative Education Teacher will instruct students who have difficulty functioning in the regular classroom setting. The teacher will be responsible for providing the prescribed instructional programs, providing an environment and activities which nurture the development of improved self-concept and self-esteem, preparing students to return to their assigned school with improved behavior, academic achievement and attendance.

REPORTS TO
:
Principal or designee, Director of Student Services

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
:

• A professional teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education; or
• A conditional degree certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
:

• At least three years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills.
• Satisfactory evaluations and demonstrated mastery of the essential skills of teaching.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES
:

• Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Provides social skills and behavior modification activities for students.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of assigned students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional Development of children.
• Provides students with the appropriate skills to successfully return to their original placement.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities to provide an appropriate and effective Individualized instructional program.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Collaborates with regular education staff regarding the use of instructional accommodations and modifications.

OTHER JOB DUTIES
:
Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned. Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal or Director of Student Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
:
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
:
Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS
:
May be subject to flexible hours. May be required to work at two schools.

FLSA STATUS
:
Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
:
Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION
:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION
:  School Year

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

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