FY27: Teacher, Special Education (SESES), Carl Sandburg Learning Center, 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 works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities and assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

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 and nonviolent crisis interventions. Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Adapt instructional programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day.
• Complete MCPS-provided courses in behavioral management and nonviolent crisis interventions.
• Support behavioral interventions as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Fluent knowledge of 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, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the assigned grade/content range and special education program.
• Thorough knowledge of IEP processes, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, and assessments.
• 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 state and federal policies related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support and adapt programs/materials appropriately.
• Strong collaboration skills with students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• 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 $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience.

Benefits

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Schedule

• Full-time position.
• 10 working months per year.
• Day shift.