Special Education Teacher

Nexus Family Healing • Baltimore, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing is seeking a Special Education Math Teacher. The Woodbourne Campus is located on a historic site in Baltimore, Maryland, with a history of helping youth for over 200 years. Nexus Family Healing, a national mental health organization, affiliated with the location in 2012, bringing innovative trauma-informed practices to the youth of Baltimore. The organization embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion, striving for a workforce that supports and represents the diverse youth and families served.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree
• Maintain and hold a Valid State teaching licensure/certification or be eligible for a State educator certificate in a specific content area for secondary teachers (1-8, 6-adult or K-12).
• Middle School teachers must hold or be eligible to hold an appropriate State certification in elementary education and/or grades 1-8 in special education if teaching special education students.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree and hold or be eligible for a State educator certificate (Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility.
• All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred in specific content area such as Math or Math Education.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Calculus at the AP level strongly preferred.
• Content area social studies, degree in history or English degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities in general education inclusion settings, often in a co-teaching role with general education teachers.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to implement evidenced-based co-teaching practices, including seamless planning, delivery, and assessment of instruction.
• Completes academic testing and report writing for initial and triennial evaluations.
• Prepares and monitors the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provides parents with progress reports on IEP goals and objectives.
• Prepares for IEP team meetings for inclusion and self-contained students, providing case management.
• Interprets formal and informal assessments to make informed decisions about student needs.
• Collects data on student performance to improve outcomes and direct instruction.
• Selects, adapts, and modifies materials to help students with disabilities access the general education curriculum and align with IEP goals.
• Ensures IEP compliance with timelines for IEPs, triennial reviews, and evaluations.
• Participates in professional development to enhance knowledge in instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, and educational policy changes.
• Coordinates the schedule of Para-educators assigned to the classroom.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Plans and supervises assignments for para-educators, teacher assistants, 1:1 dedicated aides, Therapeutic Behavioral Aides (TBA), and volunteers.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process towards curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, communicating these to students.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly and provides progress reports.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains classroom order fairly.
• Collaborates with administrators, other teachers, school assistants, related service providers, families, and others as necessary.
• Remains current on and adheres to all company policies, assigned trainings, and certification requirements.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Incorporates modifications, accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiation to address diverse learning needs.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• 8 additional paid holidays
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• Mental Health: Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Hinge Health (musculoskeletal) Benefit for the whole family
• Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance, discounts, scholarships, CEUs, and enhanced job-specific training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level