FY27: Teacher, Special Education (SCB), Wheaton HS, 1.0 FTE

Responsibilities

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).

Requirements

• Physical demands as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
• 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 courses that include nonviolent crisis interventions, and support behavioral interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum for the grade/content range of the position 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience at the level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary).
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered.
• 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.

Pay

The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education and experience.

Schedule

Full-time; Working Months: 10; Shift: Day.

Location

Wheaton High School, Silver Spring