FY27: Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Special Education (SESES), Eastern MS, FT

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities
• Collaborate with general education teachers
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities
• Assist in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement
• Support behavioral interventions, including nonviolent crisis interventions (for teachers in special education schools or discrete special education service models)
• Complete specific courses provided by MCPS designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly in behavioral management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in special education
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary)
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered
• Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education

Skills

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position and MCPS special education program
• Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, and assessments
• Thorough knowledge of methods of teaching elementary math (for elementary positions)
• Knowledge of ESSA 2015, IDEA 2004, and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education
• Ability to provide instructional support and adapt instructional programs and materials
• Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS)
• Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $20.95 and $37.00 per hour. This position does not include benefits.