Special Education Teacher - Functional Life Skills (High School-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a certified Special Education Teacher - Functional Life Skills at the Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus High School. 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 the differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE. The mission of the Greenspring Campus High School is to empower students with diverse abilities to learn and develop lifelong skills while providing a safe and nurturing educational environment staffed by highly skilled, collaborative, and dedicated professionals working in partnership with the home, workplace, and community. Our 11-month program focuses on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Instruction in art, music, physical education and fitness, health, life and social skills, career exploration and development, and vocational skills round out the course of study. We are a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Requirements

Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher’s assignment.
If holding a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, must complete all requirements for a Professional Special Education Certificate.
Special Education Teacher I requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher II requires a Master's Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher III requires a Master's Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
Special Education Teacher IV requires a Master's Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).
PCM training will be provided by the department. Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the 'Practitioner' level (or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly, with clear materials and routines for effective management of staff and students.
Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning process.
Ensure collaboration among classroom staff, student team members, and IEP team members, and participate in the professional learning community.
Communicate effectively with students and staff, considering disability-based needs, and facilitate/participate in meetings and in-services.
Communicate effectively with classroom staff, parents, and guardians, providing clear expectations and specific feedback in written and spoken language.
Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies, including effective and engaging lesson plans with innovative problem-solving and technology use.
Utilize data to inform instruction through comprehensive formative and summative data collection systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors, providing appropriate accommodations and learning opportunities, with verbal and non-verbal praise and clear, high expectations.
Plan using data from IEP goals and assessments, incorporating multiple special education strategies and modalities that match student needs.
Develop measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating technology and multidisciplinary input.
Participate in school-based committees, on special projects, and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.