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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Teacher of the Visually Impaired - GCPS

JobID: 906

Position Type:
  Special Education/Visually Impaired


Date Posted:
  5/17/2024


Location:
  All Schools


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Subject:  Special Education
Location:  TBD (will require traveling to other schools in the county to provide services)
FTE:  Full-time
Status:  Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)
Terms: 10-month, 187-day work year, normally 7.6 hours per day but may be greater depending upon system need.  Extended school year is a requirement of the position and will be paid by an additional stipend amount.
Salary:  Unit I Teacher Salary Scale
Supervisor:  Director of Special Education
Availability:  Immediately for the 2024-2025 School Year
Deadline:  Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on May 22, 2024, will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration.  Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.


 
Job Description:
Provide specialized instruction utilizing methods and curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate for visually impaired students.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable special education field
• Teaching certificate or eligibility to receive a teaching certificate for teaching visually impaired students issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or another state department of education
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications related to visual impairments
• Ability to interpret, explain, present, and use data
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Successful management of confidential information and materials
• History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment
• Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressured environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or higher in applicable special education field
• Three (3) years of teaching visually impaired students
• Orientation and Mobility Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The teacher will:
• Assists the student, parents, special and regular education personnel, and the student’s sighted peers in:
  • Understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students,
  • Becoming aware of services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students,
  • Acquiring information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the IEP goals and regular grade curriculum.
• Consult regularly with classroom teachers, other school personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for students with visual impairments.
• Assist the schools in making environmental adjustments for students with visual impairments.
• Read and produce Braille.
• Knowledge of assistive technology related to visual impairments.
• Develop and implement the IEPs for all assigned students and coordinate the IEP for their academic and related service areas within the school.
• Develop and maintain summaries to reflect student progress and prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student’s assessed needs and IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect and disseminate student information necessary to assist students in successful mainstreaming to the regular school environment.
• Provide assistance to the classroom teacher in academic subjects and activities of the classroom that, as a direct result of the student’s visual impairment, require adaptation for the student.
• Provide in-service training for school personnel regarding adaptations, programs and services to students with visual impairments.
• Maintain open communication with school and appropriate service agencies while, at the same time, respecting the need for student confidentiality.
• Provide on-going communication and contact with parents/guardians and agency representatives to enhance student progress.
• Attend all staff, IEP, and other related meetings to review and plan goals and strategies, as well as update student progress status.
• Maintain and update special education files and IEPs, as well as all forms and records required by school policy and procedures and state and federal reporting requirements.
• Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.).
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment, as necessary.
• Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading and unloading, bathrooming, etc.), as needed.
• Supervise instructional assistants assigned to the classroom.
• Positively advocate for students with disabilities.
• Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Counsel students when academic and behavioral problems arise.
• Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
• Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
• Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.
• Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general. Garrett County MD Teacher for the Visually Impaired Page
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Questions about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Substitute Nurse Candidate Pool for LPNs ($16.50 per hour) and RNs ($18.25 per hour) - GCPS

JobID: 432

Position Type:
  Substitute


Date Posted:
  3/2/2022


Location:
  All Schools


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Status:  Temporary
 
Terms:  7.1 hours per day
 
Salary:  $16.50 per hour for LPN; or $18.25 per hour for RN

Individuals interested in serving as a substitute nurse with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
1. Complete an on-line application;
2. Pass a criminal background check performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
3. Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
4. Complete a TB Assessment.  This assesment can be performed by any authorized medical professional, and the cost is the responsibility of the applicant;
5. Provide an up-to-date resume, as applicable;
6. Provide three (3) references;
7. Submit an up-to-date official transcript, MD Educator Certificate, Praxis test scores, and/or ParaPro Assessment test scores;
8. Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit, etc.) prior to beginning work; and
9. Attend a substitute teacher/instructional assistant orientation session, as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations.
Job Description:
The substitute nurse will provide skilled nursing procedures, as deemed necessary, in a safe, compentent, and efficient manner.
 
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Current Maryland nursing license
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to present information to others
• Ability to understand, explain, and use data
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous work experience with school-age students
• CPR and First Aid certification
• General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
• Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
• Knowledge of education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The substitute nurse will:
• Maintain and provide health room services.
• Administer medications in a safe and theraputic manner according to physicians' orders and consistent with Board policy and Maryland State laws and regulations.
• Provide appropriate and effective guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents.
• Maintain all student health records in accordance with Board policy and Maryland State laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and care givers in an effort to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to student and staff matters.
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
 
 




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Substitute Custodian Candidate Pool ($15.75 - $16.25 per hour) - GCPS

JobID: 434

Position Type:
  Substitute


Date Posted:
  6/18/2024


Location:
  All Schools


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Status:  Temporary
 
Location(s) and terms:  Various 
  
Salary:                   
Daily Rate of Pay:  $15.75 per hour or Long-term Rate of Pay $16.25 per hour, starting tenth (10th) consecutive days in same assignment
• Note:  In order to maintain the long-term rate of pay, a substitute cannot miss more than three (3) days in the same assignment.  Should a long-term substiute miss more than three (3) days, he/she will be returned to his/her daily rate of pay.

Supervisor:  Principal, Assistant Principal, Head Custodian, and/or Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations
 
Individuals interested in serving as a substitute custodian with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
1. Complete an on-line application;
2. Pass a criminal background check performed by Garrett County Public Schools.  The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
3. Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
4. Complete a TB Risk Assessment Form; 
5. Provide three (3) references; and
6. Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit, etc.) prior to beginning work.

Job Description:
Perform custodial duties, including minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties, to ensure that all assigned areas and the main facility are attractive, sanitary, and safe for students, staff, and other stakeholders.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn and implement proper cleaning techniques and regiments
• Ability to learn and implement minor maintenance
• Ability to operate or learn to operate and service cleaning and maintenance-related equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience with cleaning schools, offices, and/or municipal facilities
• Knowledge of the operation and minor repair of heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The substitute custodian will:
• Participate in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building based upon a predetermined cleaning schedule.
• Sweep, mop, wet-wash, and vacuum floors in assigned areas.
• Dust furniture and clean and polish fixtures.
• Keep wastebaskets, chalkboards, and dry erase boards clean.
• Scrub and disinfect toilet.
• Clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Wash windows (inside and outside).
• Maintain all assigned areas.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for classroom activities, meetings, and events.
• Perform work at heights of up to twelve (12)-feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Prepare school facility for daily operations (e.g., opening doors, setting and disarming security systems, raising/lower flags, etc.)
• Help respond to safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, inclement weather, etc.)
• Identify and report any unusual facility conditions or malfunctioning of heating, cooling, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general..
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.




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Openings as of 4/27/2025

Substitute Cafeteria Assistant Candidate Pool ($15.75 - $16.25 per hour)- GCPS

JobID: 436

Position Type:
  Substitute


Date Posted:
  6/18/2024


Location:
  All Schools


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Status:  Temporary
 
Terms: Hours vary
 
Salary:  Daily Rate of Pay $15.75 per hour or Long-term Rate of Pay $16.25 per hour, starting tenth (10th) consecutive days in same assignment
• Note:  In order to maintain the long-term rate of pay, a substitute cannot miss more than three (3) days in the same assignment.  Should a long-term substiute miss more than three (3) days, he/she will be returned to his/her daily rate of pay.

Supervisor:  Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services

Individuals interested in serving as a substitute food service assistant with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
1. Complete an on-line application;
2. Pass a criminal background check performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
3. Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
4. Provide three (3) references;
5. Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit, etc.) prior to beginning work; and
6. Attend an orientation in-service, as determined by the Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services.

Job Description:
The Substitute Food and Nutrition Services Assistant will prepare and serve food items to students and/or school personnel, as well as maintain food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform basic math, read, and follow instructions
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn food sanitation procedures
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations
• Ability to operate or learn to operate food service-related equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs.
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to become ServSafe Certified within one (1) year of employment
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:
• ServSafe Certified
• Three (3) years of experience in school food service or a food service-related field

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The Substitute Food and Nutrition Services Assistant will:
• Be assigned to schools in particular area of county based upon system needs.
• Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inspect food items and/or supplies in an effort to verify quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or comply with mandated health standards.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria area to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Prepare food and beverage items that meet mandated nutritional and project meal requirements.
• Serve one or more food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.




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2024-2025 Substitute Teacher Candidate Pool ($15.75 - $20.00 per hour) - GCPS

JobID: 836

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  6/18/2024


Location:
  All Schools


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Individuals interested in serving as a substitute teacher with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
1. Complete an on-line application;
2. Pass a criminal background check performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
3. Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency.  The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
4. Provide an up-to-date resume, as applicable;
5. Provide three (3) references;
6. A minimum of a high school diploma, or forty-eight (48) hours of study at an approved institution of higher education, or a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment
7. Submit a high school diploma, or up-to-date official transcripts, MD Educator Certificate, Praxis test scores, and/or ParaPro Assessment Test scores.
8. Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit) prior to beginning work; and
9. Attend a substitute teacher/instructional assistant orientation session, as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations.
10. All applicants are required to have a High School Diploma or GED and must be 21 years of age or older; however, applicants currently enrolled in a college or university must be 20 years of age or older.

Status:  Temporary

Terms:  7.1 hours per day
 
Rate of Pay:
• $15.75 per hour - Instructional Assistant
• $17.00 per hour - High school diploma, forty-eight (48) college credits, AA, or ParaPro Assessment
• $19.00 per hour - Bachelor's degree or higher (without MSDE certification)
• $20.00 per hour - MSDE-certified teacher

Long-term Rate of Pay ten (10+) consecutive days in same assignment:
• $117.00 per day – Instructional Assistant
• $135.00 per day - High school diploma, forty-eight (48) college credits, AA, or ParaPro Assessment
• $155.00 per day - Bachelor's degree or higher (without MSDE certification)
• $168.00 per day - MSDE teacher certification. First step of the current teacher scale, ninety-first (91+) consecutive days in the same assignment
• Note:  In order to maintain the long-term rate of pay, a substitute cannot miss more than three (3) days in the same assignment.  Should a long-term substitute miss more than three (3) days, he/she will be returned to his/her daily rate of pay.

Availability:   2024-2025 school year
 
Job Description:
The substitute teacher will provide essential academic instruction, as well as develop, implement, and supervise appropriate program-related activities in an effort to help students develop and demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or forty-eight (48) hours of study at an approved institution of higher education or a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment. An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree is preferred. All applicants are required to have a High School Diploma or GED and must be 21 years of age or older; however, applicants currently enrolled in a college or university must be 20 years of age or older.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications
• Successful management of confidential information and materials
• History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment
• Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 40-60 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to use mouse, keyboard, other appropriate technology, and instructional manipulatives
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:
• Standard Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or the equivalent issued by another state department of education
• Teaching experience and/or previous work experience with school-age students
• CPR and First Aid certification
• General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
• Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
• Knowledge of education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The substitute teacher will:
• Prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Establish clear goals and learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepare, administer, and correct assessments and record results.
• Select and use appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Counsel pupils when academic and behavioral problems arise.
• Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.
• Serve on special committees, as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school, applicable programs and agencies, law, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedure.
• Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
• Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development, as requested.
• Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research, methodology, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.




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