Teacher - Special Education

Caroline County Public School (MD) • Denton, MD

265d • $50,635 - $53,300

About The Position

The position involves providing services to students with disabilities in compliance with federal and state regulations. The successful candidate will serve as a general Special Education teacher, managing a caseload of students. Responsibilities include co-teaching in general education classes, implementing evidenced-based co-teaching practices, and ensuring compliance with the IEP process and special education regulations.

Requirements

• Hold or be eligible for Maryland Professional Educator Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education Infant-3, 1-8, 6-Adult or K-12.
• Knowledgeable of the IEP process and special education regulations.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Well-organized.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Co-teaches in general education classes.
• Shares responsibilities and collaboratively implements evidenced-based co-teaching practices with the general education teacher.
• Incorporates modifications, accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiation in lesson planning and content delivery.
• Manages a caseload of special education students.
• Completes academic testing and report writing for initial and triennial evaluations.
• Prepares and monitors the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provides parents with progress reports on IEP goals & objectives as indicated in the IEP.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records, collects data, and prepares reports on children and activities as required by laws and district policies.
• Ensures compliance with timelines for IEPs, triennial reviews, evaluations, etc.
• Serves as a member on the IEP team.
• Collaborates with administrators, other teachers, school assistants, related service providers, families, and others as necessary.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students regularly and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in a fair manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step based on knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities.
• Starting salary at Increment 1 with a Bachelor's Degree is $50,635 and with a Master's Degree Increment 1 is $53,300.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees