Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct service and consultative support to staff and families to support progress in the General Education Curriculum.

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members

Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks

Ability to report to work daily and on time

Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System

Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed

Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions

Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner

Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

Possess knowledge of IDEA disabilities and how they can impact academic achievement and behavior

Possess knowledge of how disabilities may manifest themselves in the classroom

Possess knowledge of grade level curriculum and classroom expectations

Ability to maintain required CPI certifications, as appropriate

Completes standardized assessments and formal reports for IEP teams to review

Develops IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information

Collaborates with general educators to disseminate information about student needs to determine what differentiation strategies to use in each lesson

Utilizes assessment data to determine instructional/behavioral strategies

Performs frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor instructional and IEP objectives

Considers modifications and the scaffolding necessary for each student to access the grade level curriculum

Communicates positively with families on student progress

Collaborates with general educators to develop lessons and assessments for students with disabilities

Collaborates in a variety of co-teaching arrangements to support students

Implements small group programs using established SMCPS interventions

Ensures that all IEPs/IFSPs are implemented appropriately

Ensures that all Behavior Intervention Plans and behavior protocols are implemented with fidelity

Implements student adaptive behavior supports including, when necessary, self-care and hygiene routines (e.g., toileting feeding, etc.)

Collaborates with general educators to ensure students have access to grade level curriculum

Provides positive communication to team members and families about student progress and achievement

Acts as a central point of contact for families and team members regarding student progress

Communicate student needs in a timely fashion to the IEP Chairperson

Collects, analyzes, and reports data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives

Selects and administers a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools with fidelity

Completes, maintains, and submits Medical Assistance logs in an ongoing and timely fashion as directed by the Department of Special Education

Manages short and long-term deadlines related to State and Federal compliance indicators

Participates in targeted professional development and implement strategies in classroom and school settings

Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes instructional assessment data through all established SMCPS platforms and Maryland Online IEP tools

Attends required professional development and implement targeted strategies in the school and community setting

Participates in professional team and department meetings

Provides supervision and direction to assigned support staff

Supports and implements the administration of all required Local and State assessments as determined by the IEP Team and school administration

Prepares and submits all required Extended School Year materials as determined by the IEP Team

Interface with SMCPS established online instructional and student performance platforms

Supports the use of student equipment and tools including assistive technology plan for whole group, small group and individualized instruction throughout the school day and with a variety of staff.

Selects and administers a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools with fidelity

Develops and monitors IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information

Monitors and reports progress on goals and objectives

Delivers specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, organization and behavior management

Assesses and evaluates students to determine initial and continued eligibility

Analyzes data to make instructional decisions

Communicates effectively in writing through student assessment reports and online IEP documents

Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Eligibility for professional certification/licence of the appropriate grade and or content

Full-time, ten-month position

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

Revised: 07.2024, 04.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.