FY27: Teacher, Special Education (HSM), Meadow Hall ES, 0.5 FTE
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).
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 Montgomery County Education Association agreement.
- Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavioral management which include nonviolent crisis interventions.
- The teacher in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.
Job Specific Information
- Meadow Hall Elementary School is seeking a collaborative, student- and family-centered Special Education Teacher to serve in the Home School Model.
- The teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborates closely with general education staff, monitors student progress, and assists in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- The wage range for this position is a salary between $33,345 and $67,873 based on education and experience.
- For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
Job Specific Information
Meadow Hall Elementary School is seeking a collaborative, student- and family-centered Special Education Teacher to serve in the Home School Model. Under the direction of the principal and special education supervisor, the teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborates closely with general education staff, monitors student progress, and assists in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, MCPS special education program.
- Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments.
- Thorough knowledge in methods of teaching elementary math if seeking an elementary position.
- Educational Technology Integration Specialist (ETIS) endorsement preferred.
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).
Education, Training, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
- Fully certified in special education.
- Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment required.
- Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary).
Certification and License
- 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.