Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: talentmanagement@hcps.org

www.hcps.org

 

 

 

 

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                                     AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

ELEMENTARY SPANISH IMMERSION TEACHER

Emmorton Elementary School

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that promotes learning for all students in an environment that is safe and conducive for learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.  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.

     Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that facilitates active learning and provides for appropriate learning experiences for all students in both Spanish and English.

     Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

     Manages student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom school and district expectations and procedures.

     Assigns and grades class work, homework, assessments, and assignments.

     Establishes, communicates, monitors, and evaluates clear outcomes for students in both Spanish and English.

     Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community.

     Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

     Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.

     Strives to maintain and improve professional competence while participating in on-going professional development activities related to a Spanish immersion program.

     Maintains and updates all appropriate records completely and accurately as required by laws, district policies and/or school practices.

     Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

     Attends and participates in department/grade level, school, district, and parent meetings and serves on special committees.

     Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, technology, materials, and facilities.

     Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

     Provides appropriate feedback on student progress to students and parents in timely manner.

     Reacts to change productively.

     Uses relevant technology to support, differentiate and enhance instruction.

     Maintains a safe and orderly in-person and/or digital learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students.

     Supports operational needs of the school through class coverage, duties outside of the classroom, school-wide activities, and emergency and safety planning and practice.

     Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide direct instruction, offer student feedback, assess student progress, and personalize instruction for individual students as directed.

     Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

 

 

SALARY

 

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

 

 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

     Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

     Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

     Three years of experience in an elementary education teaching position is preferred.

     Native or near native skills in Spanish and English to include listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

     Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with students, school staff, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders.

     Proficient with instructional technology and Microsoft Office Suite.

     Endorsement in the area of World Language: Pre-K-12 Spanish is preferred.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org.  If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

 

 

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until February 15, 2025.

 

 

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment.  Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visit www.hcps.org.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE