Lead Teacher: Program Signature

Title:

Lead Teacher:
Program Signature

Title Code: C01859

An instructional leader and in‑school face of the Signature Program. Apart from instructional duties, the Lead Teacher serves as part of the School‑Based Team (SBT) comprising the Signature Program Facilitator, guidance representation, administrative liaison, and content teachers. The role works with five major school‑based components: curriculum, faculty, students, parents, and data.

• Teaches and maintains records for the primary Signature‑specific course offerings, Explorations I, II, and any specialized or technical Signature courses.
• Collaborates with content teachers and business partners to develop curriculum for advisory lessons, overlays, modules, and Signature‑specific courses.
• Meets regularly with content team leaders to discuss curriculum delivery, adjust timelines, and identify interdisciplinary topics.
• Works with the SBT to coordinate and review curriculum implementation of content and delivery that includes system goals to eliminate the achievement gap.
• Works with other program leaders (AVID, magnets, AP, CTE, etc.) to ensure student choice and access.
• Meets regularly with the Signature Program Facilitator and Administrator Liaison for program highlights and updates to disseminate to all faculty members.
• Maintains regular communication with parents of students involved in the program for progress, permissions, and involvement opportunities.
• Serves as the primary student contact for Signature related coursework.
• Assists feeder middle schools with recruiting incoming 9th graders, and in‑house recruitment for prospective students in current 9‑12 classes.
• Collaborates with the SBT to identify, plan, and coordinate speakers, field trips, and work‑based opportunities (mock interviews, internships, mentors, job‑shadowing).
• Collects data and works with the SBT to analyze such data for student achievement and program improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience or as a school counselor.
• Experience working with public school personnel and members of the business community.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead groups and teams.
• Ability to manage projects and associated budgets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, strong presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on the design, implementation, nurturing, and evaluation of model programs.
• Ability to relate effectively with professional colleagues, staff, students, and parents.
• Familiarity or experience with electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems (e.g., Smart Find Express), electronic grade reporting (e.g., Power Teacher Grade Book), and electronic teacher/parent communication tools (e.g., Parent Connect); and ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, and Smart Boards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint).

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
• Hold or be eligible for School Counselor Certification issued by the MSDE.
• Hold or be eligible for a Class C Non‑Commercial Driver’s License issued by Maryland or the state of legal residence (MVA/DMV).
• Daily reliable transportation.

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business within the scope of employment.
• Personal vehicle required.