Special Education Teacher

SCHEDULE

Full Time and Part Time positions available

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, para educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

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 the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of the principles and practices of special education including Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of assistive technology.

Skill in instructing special education students. Skill in classroom behavior management. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in modifying curriculum for special‑needs students. Skill in implementing programs that adhere to IEP. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Knowledge of and skill in the use of technology, audio‑visual aids and other equipment to supplement instruction.

Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to incorporate differentiation of instruction for all students to meet the needs of special education students.

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Requires attendance at after‑school and evening meetings and events.

TABCO 10‑month pay scale

$60,000‑$119,522

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted
  . If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the…