Franklin Middle School Special Education Department Chair

About the role

Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes using multiple data sources. Acts as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s). Develops and provides relevant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Mainters appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Three years’ teaching experience (to include specialized areas such as guidance, speech pathologist, psychologist, PPW, etc.).
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
• OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of curriculum.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area.
• Ability to instruct students.
• Ability to prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
• Expertise in appropriate content area.
• Technology competency.

Benefits

• Retirement: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
• Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.