Special Education Teacher

Charles County Public Schools•Indian Head, MD

25d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher with a 10.5-month term of employment. The role is Exempt and follows the EACC, U15 salary scale. The teacher will be responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students, supervising students in various school settings, monitoring and evaluating student outcomes, and communicating effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community. Key responsibilities include developing and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet diverse student needs, fostering an environment conducive to student development, and maintaining professional competence. The role also involves case management, including data collection and IEP preparation, and adherence to Special Education legal procedures (IDEA and COMAR) as well as Charles County Board of Education policies. The teacher will also monitor the use of equipment and materials, maintain regular attendance, serve on committees, and perform other duties as assigned by law and policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and meets Licensure 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 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 IEPs.
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.