EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (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 principle job elements.)

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of middle school adolescents to ensure Success for Every Student.

On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

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

Provides an interdisciplinary instructional program to meet the needs of all middle students.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.

Guides the learning process toward the fidelity of implementation of the middle school curriculum.

Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of middle school student needs, requirements of MCPS curriculum, and knowledge of adolescent growth and development.

Plans and utilizes interdisciplinary instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each middle school student to achieve success.

Diagnoses the exceptionalities of middle school students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central staff as required. Provides input when necessary to middle school student individual education plans.

Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect middle school students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, MCPS policy and administrative regulation.

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

Under reasonable term, is accessible to middle school students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Establishes relationships with teams, colleagues, students, parents and community in a culture of respect.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraeducators, teacher assistants, and volunteers. May evaluate the job performance of paraeducators or assistants with department heads and/or administrators.

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

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

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

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