Teacher Secondary Student Engagement

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Working under the supervision of the school principal and direction of the Office of Student Supports and Engagement, the role involves developing and implementing appropriate support interventions for students identified eligible for alternative education services and case management. This role includes supporting teachers through co-teaching, modeling best practices for supporting student academic and social-emotional needs, as well as, targeted professional learning. Collaboration with school administrators, school counselors, teachers, and other staff members is essential to address the unique needs of individual students. Additionally, the position serves as an informational resource on topics such as social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed teaching and belonging. Furthermore, it acts as a point of contact to explain Alternative Education programming to parents/guardians and offers assistance to students, families, staff, and the community as required .

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all the following qualifications, listed below, to be considered for the vacancy.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Certification/Licensure:
• Candidates must meet at least of the following:
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education professional licensure requirements for Secondary Education in any content area.
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education professional licensure requirements for Special Education Grades 6-12 licensure.
• Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process for educator licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application.
• Three previous years of related teaching experience.
• Holds a current Maryland State Department of Education license in Special Education (Grades 6-12 ).
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• Provide case management of students identified eligible for alternative education services, including implementing interventions, monitoring progress, coordinating support services, and developing Student Success Plans (SSPs) within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
• Provide supplemental academic support to students through tutorial/seminar classes and/or classroom push-in to pre-teach or reteach content and/or concepts, complete assignments and support academic skills.
• Support school-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) implementation as school schedule allows, including support to teachers with SEL activities, facilitating small group targeted interventions, and providing direct SEL instruction to students identified as needing targeted skill development.
• Plan and deliver professional development to staff related to techniques to address the needs of students, including topics around social-emotional learning, community building and belonging, culturally responsive teaching and trauma informed approaches.
• Provide SST consultation for students identified for additional school supports, including observation of students and classrooms to provide input and feedback regarding classr

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