Special Education Teacher - ACE at Thomas Stone High School

Charles County Public Schools•Waldorf, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher at Thomas Stone High School develops and delivers instructional programming and transition services for students with intellectual disabilities moving from high school to adult life. The role supports students’ preparation for employment, training, independent living, community participation, and adult services through individualized assessments, instruction, IEPs, transition plans, and collaboration with families, school staff, job placement and coaching staff, employers, and community partners. The position may serve students in the Adult Independence Program, Adult Community Skills, and Adult Living Skills. Instruction takes place in classrooms and community settings and addresses functional life skills, employment, community access, relationships, recreation, and leisure. The teacher must be able to meet CCPS transportation requirements and certify and adhere to requirements for transporting students in CCPS vehicles. This is an exempt position with terms of employment of 10.5 months, on the EACC Salary Scale – U15.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and meets certification requirements established by the Maryland Department of Education.
ACRE Certified or able to complete ACRE Certification (Basic Employment Services—Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators).
Valid Maryland driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to meet all CCPS transportation requirements.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and legal issues regarding special education and secondary transition.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies in secondary transition.
Knowledge of and experience working with community services and partners such as DDA, DORS, DOL, Centers for Independent Living, and Community Rehabilitation Partners.
Experience developing and implementing plans for students transitioning from school to adult life.
Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, employers, the community, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instructional programming and transition services for individuals with intellectual disabilities transitioning from high school to adult living.
Use age-appropriate transition assessments to identify students’ strengths, needs, interests, and preferences regarding future employment, training, and independent living.
Develop, maintain, and implement student IEPs and transition plans based on individual assessment data.
Design, revise, and maintain individualized student programs and schedules based on IEP goals and objectives.
Teach employment, independent living, social skills, self-advocacy, communication, and community involvement using appropriate teaching methods, materials, and adaptations.
Maintain student transition portfolios documenting strengths, needs, preferences, and summary data.
Coordinate with job placement staff to secure work-based learning and paid employment opportunities consistent with students’ IEPs.
Collaborate with job placement and coaching staff to develop, supervise, and monitor individual student training plans.
Collect data on instructional activities in classroom, community, and vocational settings.
Plan and supervise instructional activities provided by staff or community partners.
Connect students and families with community partners and services, including DDA, DORS, DOL, and Centers for Independent Living.
Provide students, parents, and IEP teams with information about vocational training, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, and community participation options.
Certify and adhere to CCPS requirements for transporting students in CCPS vehicles.