Special Education Teacher

Charles County Public Schools•Indian Head, MD

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. The teacher monitors and evaluates student outcomes; communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community; and develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. The role provides an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and includes case management, including preparing and maintaining data collection records and IEPs. The teacher follows special education legal procedures and guidelines, including IDEA and COMAR, as well as applicable Charles County Board of Education and Department of Instruction and Special Education policies and procedures. The position also involves monitoring the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities, maintaining regular and punctual attendance, serving on special committees, and performing other duties prescribed by law, policy, negotiated agreement, or the Building Principal. This is a 10.5-month position with exempt status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Meet licensure requirements established by the Maryland Department of Education.
Have other experience as established by Maryland Law and Board of Education policy.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies, such as Inclusion, Life Skills, and Emotional Adjustment.
Exemplary human relation skills.
Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Provide case management by preparing and maintaining appropriate data collection records and IEPs.
Follow special education legal procedures and guidelines outlined in IDEA and COMAR.
Follow required policies, procedures, and practices of the Charles County Board of Education and the Charles County Department of Instruction and Special Education.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
Serve on special committees.
Perform other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement, and the Building Principal.