Special Education Self Contained Teacher - Bear Creek Elementary

About the role

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Mainters the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment, or possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of special education including Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Knowledge of curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of assistive technology.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of technology, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement instruction.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.