Special Education Teacher - Inclusion

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher focusing on Inclusion. The role involves planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students, supervising them in various school-related settings, and monitoring their outcomes. The teacher will develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students, fostering an environment conducive to their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. A key aspect of the role includes case management, which involves preparing and maintaining data collection records and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while adhering to special education legal procedures and guidelines outlined in IDEA and COMAR, as well as policies from the Charles County Board of Education and the Charles County Department of Instruction and Special Education. The teacher is also responsible for monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities, maintaining regular attendance, and serving on committees. The position operates on a 10.5-month contract and is exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and meets Licensure requirements as established by the Maryland Department of Education.
Other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies (e.g. Inclusion, Life Skills and Emotional Adjustment).
Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Provides case management by preparing and maintaining appropriate data collection records and IEPs.
Follows required procedures to include Special Education legal procedures and guidelines as outlined in IDEA and COMAR.
Follows required policies, procedures, and practices as outlined by Charles County Board of Education and the Charles County Department of Instruction and Special Education.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Serves on special committees.
Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement, and Building Principal.