EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.

Plans and teaches instructional lessons focused on the science, social studies, and writing curriculums for grades K-5 to meet the needs of all students.

Provides weekly release time to the new teachers. The schedule for release time will be determined at the school level.

Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.

Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students in order to cultivate potential.

Engages in professional development to enrich opportunities to engage students in the MCPS curriculum.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of MCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.

Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques which motivate each student to achieve learning objectives.

Makes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board of Education policy, and MCPS administrative regulations.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for grant or education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.

Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Understands and applies the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.