Experienced Autism Special Education Teacher (LEAP-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

91d • $52,480 - $114,155

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will teach a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting. The Teacher implements the program as outlined in the IEP of each student, adapting instruction to differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE. Additionally, the Teacher demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the KKI mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life while striving to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality. At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral Challenges (LEAP) Program, our mission is to ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully participate in school, community, workplace, and home life. Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students with complex academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through an active approach to learning, including participation in community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.

Requirements

• Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher’s assignment.
• Special Education Teacher I requires Bachelors Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher II requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher III requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
• Special Education Teacher IV requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).
• Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• PCM training will be provided by department. Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the 'Practitioner' level (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning process.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff members including facilitation of and participation in meetings and in-services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies for instruction.
• Utilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive formative and summative data collection systems.
• While planning, utilize data from I.E.P. goals, and informal and formal assessments.
• Participate in school-based committees, on special projects and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 Hiring Incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees