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Special Education Teacher/Department Chair - Cockeysville Middle (Internal Candidates ONLY)

Baltimore County Public Schools · Cockeysville, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$61k–$121k/yrFull-time

About the role

Serves as a coach and leader for teachers as they implement instruction. Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes using multiple data sources. Acts as a liaison between the school building and curriculum office(s).

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
  • Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
  • Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
  • Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
  • Mainters an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Maintains and oversees appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
  • Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Three years' teaching experience (to include specialized areas such as guidance, speech pathologist, psychologist, PPW, etc.).
  • Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
  • Knowledge of curriculum.
  • Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
  • Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
  • Knowledge of current issues and trends in content area.
  • Ability to instruct students.
  • Ability to prepare and implement lesson plans.
  • Ability to communicate with students, their parents, administrators, and others.

Skills

  • Instructional skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Technology competency.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Organizational skills.

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.

Pay

SALARY: $60,600 - $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025) $61,026 - $120,717 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Schedule

Grade 10 - Month Pay Scale - Valid until January 2026 - 10 - Month Pay Scale - Effective January 1, 2026

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