Special Education Teacher (High School-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

3d • $62,482 - $130,153 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will teach a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting. The Teacher implements the program as outlined in the IEP of each student, adapting instruction to differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE. Additionally, the Teacher demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the KKI mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life while striving to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality. The Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus High School offers an 11-month program focused on building essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Instruction in art, music, physical education and fitness, health, life and social skills, career exploration and development and vocational skills round out the course of study. This is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Requirements

• Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher’s assignment.
• If holding a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, must complete all requirements for a Professional Special Education Certificate.
• Special Education Teacher I requires Bachelors Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher II requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher III requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
• Special Education Teacher IV requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).
• PCM training will be provided by department. Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the “Practitioner” level (or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly, with clear and present materials and routines for effective management.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning process, and ensure collaboration with classroom staff, student team members, and I.E.P. team members.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff, including facilitating and participating in meetings and in-services, with consideration for disability-based needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies, including effective lesson plans with innovative problem-solving and technology integration.
• Utilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive formative and summative data collection systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors, providing appropriate accommodations and opportunities to learn, with verbal and non-verbal praise and clear expectations.
• Incorporate multiple special education strategies and modalities that match student needs when planning, utilizing data from I.E.P. goals and assessments.
• Develop measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating technology and multidisciplinary input.
• Participate in school-based committees, on special projects, and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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