FY27: Teacher, Special Education, Roberto Clemente MS, 0.4 FTE

About the role

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 student outcomes.
• Assist in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as required by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement.
• Complete specific MCPS‑provided courses, particularly in behavioral management and nonviolent crisis intervention, for teachers in special education schools or discrete service models.
• Support behavioral interventions as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the grade/content range and 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 of methods of teaching elementary math (if seeking an elementary position).
• Understanding of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and related state/federal special‑education policies.
• Ability to provide instructional support and work well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the six performance standards of the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between 40% of $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Part‑time position; works 10 months per year; day shift.