About The Position
Under the direction of the school principal, the Special Education Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students, instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings, and monitors and evaluates student outcomes. The position is assigned to Scotts Branch Elementary and is to be paired with a 0.5 IEP Facilitator. Other duties may be assigned. The work is generally performed in a school environment and may require moving around the school and classroom. Attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events is required. The position is exempt and eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System. The listed salary range is $62,252–$121,924. The position may be eligible for a relocation bonus, extra-duty activity pay, or other student-activity pay as defined by the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment, or possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy, curriculum, effective instructional techniques, data analysis, and instructional materials and equipment.
- Skill in instructing students, preparing and implementing lesson plans, and communicating with students, parents, administrators, and others.
- Technology competency, including knowledge and skill in using databases, the internet, spreadsheets, word processing, and related applications.
- Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
- Ability to move around the school and classroom.
- Attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events is required.
- Citizenship, residency, or a work visa in the United States is required.
Responsibilities
- Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
- Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Plan and implement instructional programs that follow system-wide goals and priorities and address students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
- Prepare and document lesson plans based on adopted curricula to teach instructional objectives.
- Create an instructional environment that supports students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
- Communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
- Meet with students and parents.
- Maintain complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
- Monitor and assess students’ academic progress.
- Oversee the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Collaborate with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in students’ education.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on various committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan options
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Disability coverage
- 403(b) and 457 plans
- Paid holidays
- Sick, personal business, and bereavement days
- Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves
- Eligibility for the Maryland State Retirement System
- Possible relocation bonus, extra-duty activity pay, or other student-activity pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
