Elementary Teacher (26/27)

Elementary Teacher (26/27) Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher Date Posted: 1/20/2026 Location: Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS As a minimum, must meet the requirements for a certificate as a teacher appropriate to this position as required by the Maryland State Board of Education By Law 13A.12.01.03. Degree(s) required and area of major study. Kind and amount of prior job experience required. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Reports To: School Principal Supervises: N/A JOB GOAL To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES I. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated. 2. Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities. 3. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. 4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior. 5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. 8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 10. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 11. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. 12. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and miles governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable miles of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 13. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 14. Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. 15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistant(s) and volunteers. 16. Participates in school management and shares possibility for the total school program. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 17. Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve personal professional competence. 18. Performs related work as required. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position. SALARY LANE Teacher's lane. Step established by the Superintendent. BARGAINING UNIT Kent County Teachers Association. FLSA STATUS Exempt EVALUATION Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kent Consortium