Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Job Details

• Job : 5491271
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jan 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Location: Westover, Maryland
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $52,018 to $96,181 Per Year
• Job Categories: Special Education >
  General Special Education

Be part of shaping the future of Special Education. Somerset County Public Schools is a small but mighty district recruiting elementary, middle, and high school Special Education teachers for the 2026–2027 school year, offering competitive salaries, a generous leave package, supportive leadership, and intentional systems designed to better support educators and students.

Somerset County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and certified Special Education Teacher for the  school year. This role involves providing specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe disabilities, including those on the Autism spectrum. The successful candidate will report to the School Principal with program oversight from the Supervisor of Special Education. We are looking for an educator who excels in behavioral management, individualized instruction, and collaborative advocacy for student success.

• Instructional Leadership:
  Design and implement data-driven, sequential instructional plans tailored to individual student needs across various content areas.
• IEP Management:
  Lead the development, writing, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using the Maryland Online IEP system, ensuring strict compliance with IDEA federal and state regulations.
• Behavioral Support:
  Utilize evidence-based behavioral techniques and management skills to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Case Management:
  Coordinate and facilitate regular IEP team meetings with parents, service providers (OT/PT/Speech), and administrators to monitor and report student progress.
• Life Skills & Community Integration:
  Plan and execute Community-Based Instruction (CBI) to prepare students for transition into less structured settings and post-secondary opportunities.
• Supervision:
  Direct and mentor assigned para educators and instructional assistants to ensure consistent support for all students.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education.
• Certification:
  Must hold (or be eligible for) a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Professional Certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
• Specialized Training:
  Proven experience working with students who are moderately to severely involved; specific experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in educational technology and assistive communication devices (AAC) appropriate for students with diverse needs.
• Assessment:
  Knowledge of formal and informal educational assessment techniques and the ability to interpret data for instructional adjustment.

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Deep understanding of community resources and entry-level career pathways for students with disabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex documentation timelines.

The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Abigail Zetina
• 7982A Tawes Campus Drive
• Westover, Maryland 21871
• Phone:  ext. 11266
• Email: azetina.md.us