PTECH Teacher Specialist

To provide assistance and support with the implementation of the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) at Joppatowne High and in the development and implementation of related curricular and co-curricular programs. The position will provide instructional support to teachers and staff, assist with professional development activities, and monitor PTECH student engagement.

• The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) Teacher Specialist position is required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.
• This position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.
• This is an 11-month (210 day) position.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.   The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Establishes and coordinates the PTECH steering committee – comprised of representatives from Harford County Public Schools, Harford Community College (HCC), Aberdeen Proving Grounds Communications-Electronics Command (APG CECOM) and any additional industry partners – to develop and conduct outreach and recruitment activities, develop promotional materials, plan events, build business/community partnerships to support the program, and facilitate family and community engagement.

       Models lessons demonstrating research-based instructional practices in early college programs.

       Provides school-based professional development and support to classroom teachers.

       Recruits students for the PTECH program while communicating to parents the level of commitment required for students’ success in the program.

       Plans and facilitates extended day programs to provide remediation assistance as needed.

       Plans a summer institute to generate excitement and enthusiasm for the program while providing students and their parents with an introduction to the concepts and content of the program and assessing students’ personal interests, knowledge of engineering concepts, and readiness for college coursework.

       Assists with the revision, development, and alignment of the HCPS curriculum with the PTECH instructional focus.

       Provides support to school staff in the planning and implementation of PTECH as specified in the Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School Act of 2017.

       Coordinates and facilitates the mentoring and summer internship programs for PTECH students.

       Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communications among the Harford County PTECH partners: HCPS, HCC APG CECOM, and any additional industry partners.

       Works with a planning committee to develop and conduct outreach and recruitment activities, develop promotional materials, plan events, build business/community partnerships to support the program, and facilitate family and community engagement.

       Monitors applicant and enrollment data, student engagement and academic performance, and other grant-related performance data.

       Facilitates intervention support services as needed to assist students to improve academic performance.

       Assumes fiscal planning for the school’s PTECH program, assisting the CTE Office in the procurement of equipment and materials, and maintaining school-based inventory of equipment and materials purchased with grant funds.

       Distributes information about PTECH with members of the school community through the development and distribution of program literature, social and web-based media, in-person events, and other outreach materials.

       Facilitates intervention support services as needed to assist students to improve academic performance.

       Serves as a liaison for local, state, and national organizations for CTE and PTECH programming issues.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

       Salary is in accordance with the HCEA eleven-month salary schedule for certificated teachers.

REQUIREMENTS

       Must hold or be eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate

       Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience

       Prior experience in a leadership role preferred

       Demonstrated leadership skills.

       Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

       Exemplary planning and organizational skills.

       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and other related computer technology.

       Must hold and maintain a valid class C driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the online application site, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is successfully filled. Candidates who apply by Tuesday, October 15, 2019 will receive immediate consideration.  

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to employment of conditions of employment, or participation in or access to its programs, activities or services. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

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