Teacher: Special Education Community Based Services

About the role

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. The position provides direct and indirect instruction to students with disabilities and consults with other personnel in planning, delivering, and evaluating special education services provided in the least restrictive environment. It may serve as a member of the school Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students with disabilities.
• Provides guidance and direction to technicians supporting the instruction of students with disabilities.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, provides student data and progress reports.
• Affords assessments of the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements, and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices.
• Conducts educational assessments and provides progress reports of the overall effectiveness of the services required.
• Plans and develops the student’s IEP.
• Acts as a Case Manager for IEP services.
• Consults, trains, and supports general education teachers, private preschool teachers, and other primary caregivers regarding the implementation of IEPs.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for billable medical assistance services.
• Facilitates the implementation of special education services in the least restrictive environment and assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate service delivery options for students with disabilities in their natural environments.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, case files, etc. as required by program regulations, Board policies and federal, state, and local laws.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, conferences, and professional development.
• Provides recommendations regarding the planning of the delivery of services and methods of instruction for students with disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics: Knowledge of current trends and research in the field of specialization; Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction; Knowledge of data documentation and student performance with special emphasis on the inclusion of preschool students with disabilities with non-disabled peers; Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively; Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents; Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with community and school partners; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning; Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations; Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Experience: None.
• Licenses and Certifications: Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required. Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements: Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal Vehicle LEADERSHIP ROLE: N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Driving: under 1/3 of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision: The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment: Location: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: None: Travel Requirements: 10% day travel within the county to provide services in home, community, and school-based settings. JOB INFORMATION: Approved Date: 9/1/2025 Established Date: 1/1/2019 Title Code: C01896 Title: TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Alternate Title: Teacher: Special Education Community Based Services Reports to Generic: Coordinator Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: 3 TO 5 SERVICES/KINDERGARTEN ORGANIZATION Division: Academics Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Department: Birth to Five Programming & Services Accountability Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC) HR JOB INFORMATION: Unit: I Days Worked: 191; 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG05;TG06;TG07;TG10;TCL Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers) Essential Job: Months Worked: 10;12 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Educational Services Sub-Function: Teacher