FY27: Teacher, Special Education (LAD - Math), Julius West MS, 1.0 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).

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)
• Support behavioral interventions (for teachers in identified special education schools and programs)

Requirements

• 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)
• Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education
• 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 courses provided by MCPS, including behavioral management with nonviolent crisis interventions

Qualifications

• Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment
• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position
• Knowledge of 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)
• Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS)

Skills

• Ability to provide instructional support
• Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials
• Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities
• Excellent communication skills

Certification in a content area is desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Position details: Julius West Middle School, Rockville. Full-time, 10-month position, day shift. Position not available until October 1, 2026.