FY27: Teacher, PEP, Fairland 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—including coordinators, program support teachers, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators—on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment.

Ability to administer, accurately interpret, and analyze data, and write concise educational assessment reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultative and instructional services for pre-kindergarten children with multiple developmental delays.
• Assess, plan, and implement the MCPS pre-kindergarten curriculum outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to develop strategies and accommodations for curriculum and environmental access.
• Administer, interpret, and analyze educational assessments; write concise reports.
• Develop and implement functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention plans.
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

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 in children ages three through five.
• Thorough knowledge of educational techniques and 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.
• Strong organizational skills for managing student information and handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish effective classroom management routines.
• Knowledge of early literacy.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills.

Pay

Salary range: $64,591 – $131,472, based on education and experience.

Benefits

For detailed information about benefits, view the benefits document.

Schedule

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