Special Education Teacher - SOAR at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher – SOAR plans and delivers specially designed instruction in academic, functional, communication, and social skills. The teacher creates a structured, welcoming, and safe learning environment intended to limit distractions and support the generalization of skills. The role uses evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with autism, along with data-driven decisions to adjust instruction and interventions. The teacher also implements and collects data related to student progress and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), follows applicable special education laws and school system policies, and communicates with students, families, staff, and community members. This is a 10.5-month exempt position. The stated salary scale is EACC, U15; the posting links to the Charles County Public Schools salary scales page but does not provide a salary range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and licensure meeting Maryland Department of Education requirements.
Other experience as established by Maryland law and Board of Education policy.
Knowledge and training in evidence-based practices for teaching students with autism.
Experience teaching multiple levels of academic, social, functional, and behavioral skills.
Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and legal issues.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups, including parents, professionals, students, teachers, administrators, and community agency representatives.
Knowledge of and ability to administer and interpret formal and informal educational assessment instruments and results.
Strong data analysis and response-to-intervention skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver specially designed instruction in academic, functional, communication, and social skills.
Create a structured, welcoming, and safe learning environment that limits student distraction and enhances generalization of skills.
Generate and implement instructional materials, visual and environmental supports, and data collection systems.
Use data-driven decisions to revise instructional programming and interventions.
Use evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices specific to students with autism.
Implement and collect data to support student progress and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Attend and implement annual crisis prevention and response training.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members.
Follow special education legal procedures and guidelines outlined in IDEA and COMAR.
Follow policies, procedures, and practices of the Charles County Board of Education and the Charles County Department of Instruction and Special Education.
Perform other duties prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, the Negotiated Agreement, and the Building Principal.