Special Education Teacher - PAC

Calvert County Public Schools•Lusby, MD

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the school principal, and the supervisor of special education, plans and provides specially designed instruction, supports, and services for students with disabilities. Develops appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students. Individually and collaboratively plans appropriate instruction, learning experiences and specially designed instruction for students which may occur in various settings in the school environment which may include general education, self-contained special education, and regional programs. Provides a positive atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Designs, selects, adapts and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of individual students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required regulations, procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Requirements

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for: A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
Working knowledge of current classroom technology.
Knowledge of disabilities and evidence-based practices and strategies for working with students with disabilities.
Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
Knowledge of special education regulations and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
Ability to write appropriate IEPs and design and deliver specially designed instruction.
Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives.)
Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives and/or communicate appropriate progress.
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides specially designed instruction, supports, and services for students with disabilities.
Develops appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students.
Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
Develops classrooms routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes a balance of proactive evidenced based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior.
Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Plan and prepare, collaboratively or individually, lessons aligned with Calvert County curricula that outline clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials.
Incorporate research-based strategies, evidence-based practices, and instructional technology within the learning process.
Develops, selects, adapts and modifies instructional plans and materials aligned to Calvert County curricula that meets the needs of every student regardless of their background, ability, or social-economic status.
Completes paperwork related to the IEP process in an accurate and a timely manner.
Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques as well as IEP data.
Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results and writes educational assessment reports as required for the IEP process.
Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
Plans for specially designed instruction and IEP implementation for instructional assistants and collaboratively with general education teachers to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
Serves as an IEP team member and an IEP case manager for designated students with disabilities.
Confers with parents and students regarding academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, professional learning sessions and required trainings.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Serves on special committees.
Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
Works flexible hours as necessary.
Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal, designee, or supervisor of special education.