FY27: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Special Education, Piney Branch ES, FT

About the Role

Under the direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and collaborates with the general education teacher. The role involves monitoring and evaluating outcomes for students with disabilities and assisting in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers in special education schools or discrete special education service models must complete specific courses provided by MCPS, including behavioral management and nonviolent crisis interventions, to support behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt instructional programs and materials to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside of the instructional day.
• Support behavioral interventions, including nonviolent crisis interventions, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Fluent knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years of teaching experience at the appropriate level (elementary or secondary).
• Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education.
• Certification in a content area is desirable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the assigned grade/content range and special education programs.
• Thorough understanding of IEPs, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, and assessments.
• Knowledge of methods for teaching elementary math (if seeking an elementary position).
• Familiarity with Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state/federal policies related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support and adapt materials for students with disabilities.
• Strong collaboration skills with students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the six performance standards of the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Pay

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

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• 10 working months (school year).
• Day shift.