Teacher - High School Social Sciences - 2026 -… at Harford… · Harford

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: 410-588-5238

Email: talentmanagement@hcps.org

www.hcps.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

January 1, 2026

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

TEACHER

Location To Be Determined

2026 - 2027 School Year

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that promotes learning for all students in an environment that is safe and conducive for learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

 Plans, prepares and delivers instruction that facilitates active learning and provides for appropriate learning experiences for all students.

 Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

 Manages student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom school and district expectations and procedures.

 Assigns and grades class work, homework, assessments, and assignments.

 Establishes, communicates, monitors and evaluates clear outcomes for students.

 Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community.

 Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

 Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.

 Strives to maintain and improve professional competence while participating in on-going professional development activities.

 Maintains and updates all appropriate records completely and accurately as required by laws, district policies and/or school practices.

 Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

 Attends and participates in department/grade level, school, district and parent meetings and serves on special committees.

 Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, technology, materials, and facilities.

 Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

 Provides appropriate feedback on student progress to students and parents in timely manner.

 Reacts to change productively.

 Uses relevant technology to support, differentiate and enhance instruction.

 Maintains a safe and orderly in-person and/or digital learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students.

 Supports operational needs of the school through class coverage, duties outside of the classroom, school-wide activities, and emergency and safety planning and practice.

 Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide direct instruction, offer student feedback, assess student progress, and personalize instruction for individual students as directed.

 Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as Performs applicable.

SALARY

 This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY 2026 - 2027 HCEA Salary Schedule for Certificated Teachers. Starting Salary: $ 57,225– Maximum Earnings Potential $ 110,577.

 Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage https://www.hcps.org/departments/humanresources/vacancies.aspx

 HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

 For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx

 For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx

 FLSA: Exempt

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

 Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

 Excellent families/caregivers oral and written other communication stakeholders. skills; able to effectively communicate with students, school staff,

 Proficient with instructional technology and Microsoft Office Suite.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX, Title VI, or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Internal Investigations, Dr. Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policy can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps.org) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination statement can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps.org) and found on HCPS’ homepage.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE