Special Education Teacher
Job Description
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join the team and positively impact the lives of students with diverse learning needs in a private school setting in Baltimore, MD. The private school supports students ages 5-21 with disabilities and challenging behaviors that significantly impede their learning.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, utilizing On-line MD IEP.
- Plans and implements appropriate activities based on IEP and established curriculums, including Maryland State Curriculum, and incorporating community-based instruction and functional life skills curriculums.
- Uses appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
- Maintains current Maryland State Department of Education certification.
- Attends and participates in parent meetings, staff meetings, Team Share meetings, and other required meetings.
- Maintains each assigned student’s quarterly progress report.
- Plans for and implements assigned students’ Maryland State Testing.
- Maintains and/or contributes to records for evaluation of students’ development and assessment.
- Supervises the performance of Teaching Assistants and Program Assistants through the use of CPMS and by providing periodic input to school administration relative to staff performance.
- Ability and willingness to utilize approved behavior management techniques including physical interventions when required.
- Follows all Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Medical protocols, and Sensory Diets as prescribed in assigned students’ IEPs.
- Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
- Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
- Assumes other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Conforms to requirements delineated by the Maryland State Department of Education, COMAR By Laws, 13A 09.10.18A-C
- Valid Maryland Certificates in Special Education.
- Preferably holds a valid driver’s license and has an acceptable driving record
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
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