BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Resource Teacher, Magnet Programs (School Based)
SCHEDULE: Full-Time (10 Months)
REPORTS TO: Principal
DEFINITION: Provides assistance and support with the implementation of the magnet program and in the development and implementation of related instructional programs. Provides instructional support to teachers and staff, assists with professional development activities, and monitor magnet student engagement. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Provide support to school staff and work with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Magnet Programs coordinator in the planning, developing, and implementing of the magnet program.
Collaborates with curriculum offices to support the development and implementation of a unique, integrated, thematic magnet curriculum.
Develop and facilitate an advisory/planning committee of key stakeholders, including parents, students, faculty, school administration, theme-related representatives, post-secondary education representative, and other community and partnership representatives.
Work with the advisory/planning committee and BCPS Magnet Programs staff to develop promotional materials, plan events, develop business/community partnerships, conduct outreach and recruitment, and monitor enrollment and other relevant data.
Monitor magnet student engagement and academic performance; facilitate appropriate intervention services as needed.
Assess and monitor faculty and staff professional development needs related to the magnet program; coordinate professional development opportunities as needed.
Research and disseminate literature to school-based staff on areas related to the magnet program, theme-based and standards-based curriculum development, technology integration, and innovation instructional approaches.
Work with the BCPS Magnet Program staff to coordinate regular meetings with school staff from other magnet programs to participate in a professional support network among school-based staff with similar responsibilities and interests.
Assist the BCPS Magnet Programs coordinator in the collection of required data and documentation, and providing feedback to the evaluation of design, instrument development, data collection procedures, preparation of required reports and other relevant issues.
Serve as the magnet liaison between the school and the BCPS Magnet Programs.
Serve as the magnet program point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate building –level related magnet activities for staff and students (e.g., summer program, speaker series, job shadowing opportunities, field experiences, externships for staff, professional development, and monthly advisory/planning meetings).
Assume fiscal planning and maintenance of school magnet program budget.
May have part-time teaching responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of successful teaching experience. Two years as a content leader or department chair and experience in the development of curriculum. Experience teaching in a magnet school program preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of magnet education. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis.
Demonstration of strong and effective human relations and communication skills. Demonstration of strong leadership skills. Ability to manage and maintain the school magnet program budget. Demonstration of effective organization skills. Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scale
SALARY: $60,000-$119,522
OTHER COMPENSATION: 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: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System
BENEFITS: 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.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. - Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements: - All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Wendy Gigler or Charlene Behnke
Secondary Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-6009
Email: wgigler@bcps.org or cbehnke@bcps.org