FY27: Long Term Substitute Teacher, PEP, Maryvale ES, 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under direction, provides direct, consultative, and other program services for children ages three through five who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Assesses, plans, and provides instruction on the MCPS pre-kindergarten curriculum outcomes for students. Consults with staff (coordinator, program support teacher, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment. Ability to administer, accurately interpret, analyze data, and write concise educational assessment reports.

Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative program services for children with disabilities in multiple developmental areas.
• Assess, plan, and deliver instruction aligned with MCPS pre-kindergarten curriculum outcomes.
• Consult with staff on strategies and accommodations for curriculum and school environment access.
• Administer, interpret, and analyze educational assessments; write concise reports.
• Implement effective behavior intervention strategies.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention plans.
• Manage classroom routines and student information effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university.
• Background in early childhood human development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families.
• Experience teaching pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired.
• Meets Maryland State Department of Education requirements for special education teacher certification.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of early childhood intervention for children with multiple developmental delays.
• Understanding of typical and atypical development of children ages three through five.
• Thorough knowledge of educational techniques/programming for multiple developmental delays.
• Familiarity with technology applications for pre-kindergarten students.
• Ability to identify problems and generate solutions for learning needs of pre-kindergarten students with delays.
• Ability to implement effective behavior intervention strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing student information.
• Ability to establish effective classroom management routines.
• Knowledge of early literacy.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills.

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $20.95 and $37.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Part-time
• 10 working months
• Day shift

Location: Maryvale Elementary School, Rockville.