FY27: Teacher, Special Education (LAD), Gaithersburg HS, 1.0 FTE

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• 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 must successfully complete specific MCPS courses, particularly behavioral management including nonviolent crisis interventions.
• Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: Benefits details

Schedule

• Full-time
• Working months: 10
• Shift: Day

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• 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.
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support.
• Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Education, Training, and Experience:

• 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 required.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality OR two years teaching experience at the appropriate level (elementary or secondary).
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• Certificate/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.