Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the school principal, provides a developmentally appropriate balanced literacy program for primary grade students. Provides explicit reading instruction and support to small groups of students (15 or less) to ensure Success for every Student. Knowledgeable about all components of a primary reading program including guided reading, independent literacy centers, word work, shared reading, read aloud, independent reading, and modeled/shared/guided writing. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical social and emotional growth of each student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:

Meets Maryland state certification requirements in early childhood or elementary education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education or reading from an accredited college or university.