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Teacher, Innovative Support (Grant Funded)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Central Office CODE: 1004 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Innovative Support (Grant Funded) GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the Director of the Department of Professional Growth Systems, plans, develops and executes professional learning opportunities for teachers aligned with the teacher collaborative grant. The Innovative Support Teacher collaborates with MCPS departments and offices to create professional learning for new teachers with a special focus on instructional engagement centered on national best practices post COVID. Supports the implementation of the career ladder in schools as described in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Monitors and evaluates training outcomes and oversees implementation of the Life After Zoom ESSER grant. Serves as a support and resource to new teachers, probationary teachers and teacher leaders through meaningful engagement. Focuses efforts on first, second, and third year teachers to provide them with training to prepare them for additional professional development and certification opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, MCPS policies, strategic priorities, and effective instructional practices. Understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, time management, project management, and human relations skills. Strong presentation skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledgeable about current MCPS technology. This position requires the knowledge and application of the performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Documented experience with program development and implementation. Experience in developing and facilitating professional development.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state standard and advanced professional certificate in a teaching area. Must have completed OAT I and OAT II or work toward the completion within one year of the position start date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) This is a one year grant funded position. Frequent need to shift schedule to accommodate training after hours and on weekends. May be required to attend evening meetings. May be required to attend Maryland State Department of Education meetings. Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors and evaluates training outcomes and oversees implementation of the Life After Zoom ESSER grant.

Plans year-long professional learning experiences for probationary and veteran teachers.

Utilizes current research and best practices to support the development of robust and meaningful professional learning experiences aligned to teacher standards.

Ensures that all activities and training experiences explicitly reinforce values, culture, actions and language that are anti-racist.

Monitors employee satisfaction throughout the professional learning cycle and utilizes the feedback to revise the program as needed.

Serves as a source of support and information for new employees.

Helps new teachers create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.

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

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

Attends all meetings, as related to their work, at the home school.

Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 8/2022
Date(s) Revised: 03/2023
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.