Lead Teacher Pool

Position: Lead Teacher Candidate Pool
## Lead Teacher Candidate Pool Apply locations:
General time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 11, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0002513
** ABOUT US
** The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!
** ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
** Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the

Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you.
** Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
** Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM
** on the date*
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** the indicated end date.  If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:07-11-2026
**** Reminder:
Current permanent*
* ** and temporary*
* ** employees must apply through the*
* * Jobs Hub
* ** in Workday, not the external career site.
**** This position is posted to create a candidate pool for
** Secondary English Language Arts Lead Teacher
** for vacancies that may occur for the  school year.  
** D
* *** ESCRIPTION
* * Working under the direction of the building principal, the Lead Teacher is an expert educator who serves as a school-based instructional leader, providing both direct instruction to students and instructional support to teachers during additional release time. This role focuses on improving instructional quality by providing job-embedded professional learning, including collaboration, mentoring, and coaching.  The Lead Teacher is integral in fostering equity, inclusivity, and reflective practice across the school community, ensuring better outcomes for students and teachers alike.

A lead teacher shall Teach in the classroom on average 40% of the teacher’s working time; and spend the remaining time on other teacher activities, including Mentoring newer and struggling teachers; and leading workshops and demonstrations at the school level. This is subject to change based on MD Blueprint legislation and/or at the discretion of the Superintendent.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
****** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
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* Education:

***** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
**** Certification/Licensure:
***** Holds a current Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate or License
* Hold National Board Teacher Certification
** or
* ** If there is no assessment comparable to National Board Teacher Certification for the teacher’s subject area, hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the teacher’s subject area.
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* Experience:

***** Five (5) years experience as an effective PreK-12 teacher
* Three (3) years experience supporting teachers in improving teaching and learning.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
** The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* Holds a Master’s Degree Program in Education, Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Administration and Supervision, or related post-graduate program in Education
* Licensure in multilingual education, special education, culturally responsive teaching, or administration and supervision
* Experience in delivering high-quality professional learning for adult learners
* Experience effectively mentoring interns, student teachers, new teachers, and/or developing teachers
* Experience leading programs or projects leader
* Experience working in schools that represent the demographic and…