FY27: Teacher, Special Education LAD (Reading Intervention), Montgomery Village MS, 1.0 FTE

About the Role

Under the direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and collaborates with the general education teacher. The teacher monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities, assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and teaches five sections of reading intervention classes.

Teachers in special education schools or discrete special education service models must successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS, including behavioral management and nonviolent crisis interventions, to support behavioral interventions.

Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt and implement instructional programs.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Teach five sections of reading intervention classes.
• Support behavioral interventions, including nonviolent crisis interventions.
• Apply knowledge of MCPS curriculum, special education programs, and best instructional practices.
• Utilize differentiated instruction, data collection, and research-based reading strategies.
• Adapt instructional materials and programs to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Adhere to the six performance standards of the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Fluency 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 special education curriculum, IEP processes, and federal/state policies (e.g., ESSA 2015, IDEA 2004).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Ability to adapt instructional programs and materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, assessment, and differentiated instruction.
• Understanding of multicultural education and research-based reading instruction.

Pay

Salary range: $66,690 to $135,745, based on education and experience.

Benefits

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Schedule

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