Teacher, Special Education; Extensions), Candlewood ES, FTE

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Teacher, Special Education (Extensions), Candlewood ES, 1.0

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Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements:
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavioral management which include nonviolent crisis interventions.

Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements :
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavioral management which include nonviolent crisis interventions.

Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

Job Specific Information

Special Education Teacher-Extensions Program;
Candlewood ES 8:20am-3:50pm; 1.0 FTE MCEA 10 Month:
The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link.

Job

Special Education

Organization

Candlewood Elementary School

Primary Location

Derwood

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Aug 22, 2025, 6:44:08 PM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, MCPS special education program. Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments. Thorough knowledge in methods of teaching elementary math if seeking an elementary position. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education.

Ability to provide instructional support. Works well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher…