Special Education Teacher - Inclusion Scotts Branch Elementary (To Be Paired With .5 IEP Facilitator)

Baltimore County Public Schools • Baltimore, MD

1d • $62,252 - $121,924 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, the Special Education Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. The teacher instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is for Inclusion at Scotts Branch Elementary and is to be paired with a 0.5 IEP Facilitator.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and an appropriate Maryland Educator Certificate or Maryland Educator License, or eligibility for the license. 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. Salary is $62,252–$121,924. Eligible employees may access BCPS benefits and the Maryland State Retirement System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a 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 pedagogy, curriculum, effective instructional techniques, data analysis, and instructional materials and equipment.
• Skill in instructing students and preparing and implementing lesson plans.
• Skill in communicating with students, parents, administrators, and others.
• Technology competency, including knowledge of 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.
• Citizenship, residency, or a United States work visa 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 meet students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Prepare and document lesson plans based on adopted curricula to teach instructional objectives.
• Create an instructional environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents, and 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 educating students.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick days, personal business days, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligibility for the Maryland State Retirement System.
• Position may be eligible for a relocation bonus, extra-duty activities pay, or other student activities pay, as defined in the applicable bargaining unit agreement.

What This Job Offers

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