Special Education Teacher - Pre-K at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary
About The Position
This position is for a Special Education Teacher focusing on Pre-K students at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary. The role is a 10.5-month exempt position with a salary scale of EACC, U15. The teacher will be responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences, supervising students, monitoring and evaluating student outcomes, and communicating with students, parents, staff, and the community. A key aspect of the role involves developing instructional plans and materials to meet diverse student needs, fostering an environment conducive to child development, and maintaining professional competence. The position also includes case management duties such as data collection and IEP preparation, adherence to Special Education legal procedures (IDEA and COMAR), and following Charles County Board of Education policies. Additionally, the teacher will monitor the use of equipment and facilities, maintain regular attendance, serve on committees, and perform other duties as assigned. A specific duty includes changing diapers or toilet training as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and meets certification 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 for 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 IEP’s.
- 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.
- Changes diapers or toilet trains, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
