Special Education Teacher - EA

CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • Indian Head, MD

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About The Position

The position is for a special education teacher at Charles County Public Schools, requiring a Bachelor's degree and licensure as established by the Maryland Department of Education. The teacher will implement the educational curriculum and provide differentiated instruction and accommodations for students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role involves direct interaction with students, instructional assistants, and parents, as well as participation in IEP meetings and collaboration with other educational staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and meets licensure requirements as established by the Maryland Department of Education.
• Pass the CPI Training involving student restraints.
• Minimum five years successful teaching experience with students with disabilities, preferred.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and legal issues regarding special education.
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Experience in behavior management supports for students (e.g. FBA, BIP).
• Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
• Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, employers, community and staff.
• Ability to accept and implement instructional feedback from supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement CCPS’ educational curriculum and provide differentiated instruction and accommodations for students in accordance with their IEPs.
• Provide consistent implementation of the EA behavior management program (point/Level system) and daily data collection.
• Direct the instructional assistant in the fulfillment of their role.
• Help students de-escalate and conduct problem solving sessions with individual students to debrief/process behavior choices.
• Assist in crisis prevention intervention and use of exclusion, seclusion, and restraint as necessary.
• Obtain a certificate for successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI) the first year in this position with successful renewal certification annually thereafter.
• Facilitate the daily interactive Check-in/Check-up/Check-out process with students.
• Coordinate implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) across special education and regular education settings for students on their case-load.
• Conduct other case manager and IEP responsibilities per CCPS’ special education teacher responsibilities/requirements.
• Distribute, collect, and review monitoring forms for each student from other teachers.
• Attend all IEP meetings for students on caseload and IEP meetings for other EA students as needed.
• Provide intensive case management and document frequent contact with students’ parents/guardians.
• Communicate with all service providers and general education teachers as needed throughout the year.
• Complete formal and/or informal standardized educational assessments and observations when necessary.
• Participate in the development of specific interventions.
• Participate and collaborate with other team members in weekly EA team meetings.
• Communicate and collaborate with the EA school psychologist and EA Coordinator on relevant student issues.
• Consult and collaborate with EA staff, EA school psychologist, EA Program Coordinator, Instructional Specialists, administrators, and other CCPS personnel concerning best practices to ensure the success of each student.
• Maintain current professional standards and appropriate certification.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations and independent practice using a variety of proven methods.
• Integrate the use of technology appropriately and effectively into the curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree