Teacher ABE - Special Education

State of Maryland • Howard, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications to build an applicant pool for current and anticipated position vacancies. This is a professional position responsible for providing leadership in the administration of education for residents of a correctional facility. This position could be placed in any classification within the Teacher Series. Salary and exact classification will be determined following an assessment of the selected candidate's education and MSDE Certification using the IEPP Salary Scale. The main purpose of this job is to create a classroom learning environment in which assigned incarcerated students make measurable progress toward Adult Basic Education (ABE) goals as indicated by the successful progression through the curriculum and/or obtainment of a Maryland High School diploma, and to ensure incarcerated student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) are being implemented and revised in compliance with federal and state guidelines.

Requirements

• Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience teaching students in an alternative education setting, students who have been incarcerated, and adult learners.
• One (1) year of experience teaching students with special education services and implementing their Individual Education Programs (IEP) during instruction and testing.
• One (1) of experience being a Special Education Case Manager and demonstrating the skills to write IEPs, collaborate with IEP teams, and conduct formal education assessments.
• Possession of a current Special Education Endorsement as approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Planning, conducting, and assessing classroom instructional activities
• Coordinating basic skills testing
• Maintaining education records
• Assess and recording progress toward education learning goals for Adult Basic Literacy, Life Skills, and/or GED
• Developing and implementing individualized and independent lesson plans

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
• Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
• State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed