FY27: Teacher, Special Education, Gaithersburg HS, 1.0 FTE

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 and assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

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 of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement.
• Successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS, including behavioral management and nonviolent crisis interventions.
• Support behavioral interventions in special education schools or discrete special education service models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Fluent in 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.
• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, special education programs, IEPs, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, and assessments.
• Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support, adapt instructional programs and materials, and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Physical Demands

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Pay

Salary range for this position is between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

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Schedule

• Full-time
• 10 working months
• Day shift

Location: Gaithersburg High School, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).