Resource Teacher, Secondary Social Studies at Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Certification/Licensure: 

Priority will be given to applicants who: 

• Hold a current Professional Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certificate/license in General Social Studies Secondary Content Area 7-12 (Social Studies, Geography, History, Political Science). 

Applicants may be considered who: 

• Have completed all requirements to be eligible for a Professional Maryland State Department of Education certificate/license in the appropriate licensure area at the time of application. 

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. 

Experience: 

• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Social Studies at the secondary level in a PreK-12 setting.  

• One (1) year of experience with recent leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles (e.g., Instructional Team Leader, School Improvement Team, school-based committees). 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, or a closely related field. 

• One (1) year of experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities (e.g., school and district wide). 

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. 

• Supports the implementation of the 6-12 Secondary Social Studies program and initiatives aligned to HCPSS system priorities including the county wide National History Day competition. 

• Assists with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of 6-12 Social Studies curricula and instructional resources that are based on standards and best practices, integrate technology, and are aligned with meaningful assessments that provide actionable data for instructional planning. 

• Provides leadership in the planning, organization, and implementation of professional learning opportunities for instructional staff and administrators that support the principles and best practices of teaching in Secondary Social Studies. 

• Collaborates with staff throughout the Division of Academics, including Special Education, ELD (ESOL), Elementary Social Studies, the Offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the General Counsel. 

• Collaborates with school-based administrators to ensure exemplary implementation of the HCPSS curriculum and to support the professional growth of 6-12 Social Studies teachers through mentorship and support of teachers, especially first year teachers in alignment with COMAR. 

• Recruits, interviews, and recommends Social Studies candidates to the Office of Human Resources. 

• Supports partnerships among parents, the community, and the Secondary Social Studies Office including participation on the HCPSS Social Studies Advisory Board, supporting teachers addressing controversial issues, and building relationships and networks with regional and national organizations to promote and provide professional learning opportunities for social studies teachers. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.  

• Knowledge of Danielson Framework, C3 Framework, and Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards. 

• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).  

• Skilled in positive and professional communication styles, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to stay highly organized, self-motivated, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.  

• Ability to write secondary social studies effectively. 

• Ability to apply NCSS best practices, Understanding by Design (UbD), and Canvas LMS and related digital learning tools.   

• Ability to apply best practices in pedagogy for teaching about sensitive and controversial issues in Secondary Social Studies. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  
 
Supplemental Application Questions 

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application. 

Please describe your experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities (e.g., school- and district-wide).   

Please describe your experience designing and implementing secondary social studies curriculum.  

Please describe your leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles that have prepared you for this opportunity. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.