FY27: Teacher, Special Education (SESES), Julius West MS, 1.0 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). Social emotional special education services are developed and implemented throughout MCPS for students experiencing social, emotional and behavioral challenges which interfere with their learning and access to the general education curriculum. Through the use of the interdisciplinary team, we empower students to reach academic and social successes within the least restrictive environment. Located at Julius West Middle School in Rockville.

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 (IEPs).
• Support behavioral interventions as required.

Requirements

• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.
• Complete specific MCPS courses (including behavioral management/nonviolent crisis interventions) for teachers in special education schools or discrete special education service models.
• Meet physical demands as required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

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 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 the 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.
• 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/federal policies related to special education.
• 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 $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience (MCEA 10‑month schedule).

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• Working months: 10 (MCEA 10‑month).
• Shift: Day.