Alternative Teaching Programs- Resident Teacher Program

POSITION SUMMARY:
These are Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs (MAAPP) consisting of a full-time, 10-month teaching position.
The Resident Teacher will be responsible for completing program requirements and providing effective instruction to students in assigned district schools.

Base Salary: $64,471 (Final salary determination and placement will be established by Human Resources based on applicable salary-setting guidelines.)
CLOSING DATE: May 21, 2027

TEACHING RESIDENCY:
Two-year training program. Training includes the pedagogical understanding for student needs. The five phase program includes: Recruitment, Pre-Employment Training, Supervised Internship, Residency and Certification Requirements.
Participants successfully completing all requirements will obtain a Initial Professional License (PL) in the specified content area at the end of the two-year program.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, conferred by the established program deadline.
• Meet Maryland's Basic Skills requirement through an approved assessment or have at least a 3.0 GPA on the most recent degree earned.
• Successfully complete the required Praxis Content Assessment for the applicable certification area.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete the Resident Teacher Program application and interview/selection process.
• Submit all required official transcripts and supporting documentation by established deadlines.
• Commit to teaching with PGCPS for a minimum of four years and fulfill all Resident Teacher Program requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Meets the requirements of the program;
• Meets regularly with subject coordinator;
• Assists with the planning, developing, and implementing of curriculum, assessments, and professional development;
• Encourages schools to utilize data to make sound decisions for students and to differentiate instruction;
• Provides modeling and strategies for optimum teaching delivery and student results;
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
• Confers with school counselors and teaching staff to obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting learning process;
• Attends professional meetings and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary;
• Writes reports, maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices;
• Provides leadership in the utilization of student records and test results; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, the community and other school system staff.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field other than education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on college or university transcript(s).
• Applicants must pass the basic skills assessment (Praxis Core, Praxis I, SAT, ACT, GRE or have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last degree earned) by the end of May 2027.
• SAT- Prior to April 1995, Math and Verbal - Score requirement 1000
• SAT- (April 1995 - December 31, 2018) (math and verbal OR math and critical reading OR evidence-based reading & writing and math)- Score requirement - 1100
• SAT- (on/after January 1, 2019) (evidence-based reading & writing and math) Score requirement- 1180
• GRE- (prior to September 1, 2011) (math and verbal) Score requirement - 1000
• GRE- (taken as of September 1, 2011) (math and verbal) Score requirement - 297
• ACT - Score requirement -24
• Applicants must pass the PRAXIS II content assessment by the Second week of May 2027.

Additional Details:

• Applications will not be reviewed until we receive your transcripts, resume and letter of interest.
• Complete the following online application for the 2027-2028 Teaching Residency program(s):
  • Elementary Program
  • NDMU SpEd Dual Certification Program
  • ESOL Education Program

If you experience technical difficulties, please email the following documents to [email protected]:

• A copy of all of your transcripts beginning at the undergraduate level (You may submit an unofficial copy; an official copy will be needed if offered employment)
• An updated resume (please include your current address, phone number and email)
• A letter of interest (please indicate the subject you are interested in teaching and the reason you would like to teach)
• Pass score report for Praxis I, Praxis Core, SAT, ACT or GRE (if applicable)
• Please send any inquiries to [email protected]

You must submit all of the above documents in order to be considered for the program. Any application that does not contain these documents will not be reviewed!