Teacher (School Counselor)

Introduction

The Department of Juvenile Services is searching\r\nfor passionate and compassionate education professionals to join our team at\r\nour local government youth education facility. As a School Guidance, you will\r\nplay a pivotal role in transforming the lives of youth by providing them with\r\nthe guidance, support, and education they need to overcome obstacles and unlock\r\ntheir full potential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a\r\nprofound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth while contributing to the\r\nbetterment of our community.\r\n \r\nThis recruitment will be used to fill a School\r\nGuidance position within the Alfred D. Noyes Children Center. Candidates with secondary education\r\nConditional, Standard Professional, Advance Professional, Advance Professional\r\n+30, or Advance Professional +60 Certifications in all endorsement areas are\r\nwelcome to apply.\r\n \r\nCandidates who do not have a current active\r\nMaryland State Department of Education certification are required to\r\ncomplete and submit a certification application at Apply for Certification before\r\napplying to this recruitment.\r\n \r\nIncentives:\r\n- Selected candidates are eligible for a sign-on\r\nbonus up to $3,500\r\n- Locally employed educators may receive a leave balance transfer.\r\n(subject to eligibility and verification of leave balance by the local\r\nemployer).\r\n \r\nJSEP Promo Short I (https://youtu.be/zPMJQ_biLw8)\r\n

GRADE

TEAC 0001- TEAC 0005\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center \r\n9925 Blackwell Road., Rockville, MD 20850\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

1. Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where youth feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn.\r\n2. Design and deliver engaging lesson plans that cater to the unique needs, learning styles, and abilities of youth, promoting academic growth and personal development.\r\n3. Employ a variety of teaching strategies, methodologies, and technologies to enhance student engagement and facilitate effective learning experiences.\r\n4. Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback and individualized support to promote academic success.\r\n5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, counselors, and administrators, to develop holistic plans for student success and address individual challenges effectively.\r\n6. Utilize restorative practices and conflict resolution techniques to foster positive relationships among students and encourage a sense of accountability and responsibility.\r\n7. Act as a mentor and positive role model, demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding while promoting positive behavior and responsible decision-making.\r\n8. Communicate regularly and effectively with students’ families or guardians, keeping them informed about academic progress, behavior, and any concerns that may arise.\r\n9. Stay updated with the latest educational research, best practices, and interventions for working with youth, continually refining teaching strategies and approaches.\r\n10. Participate in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and maintain a high level of professional competence.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education. \r\nExperience: None. \r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a MSDE Secondary Education Educators Certification\r\nwith an endorsement area in School Guidance or School Counselor.\r\n \r\n** Please Note: Candidates who do not immediately meet this\r\nrequirement may become eligible by applying for a Maryland Teaching\r\ncertification at Apply for a MSDE Certification\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. One year of teaching experiences to include internship. \r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Education Article, Section 6-101 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.\r\nAdditional educational credits beyond the Advanced Professional Certificate must meet the following criteria established by the Institutional Educators Pay Plan Committee in order to qualify for application toward the APC plus 30 level:\r\nCredits must be beyond the education level held at the time the educational requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate were met and must either relate to the current job responsibilities or…