Special Education Teacher Pool

Special Education Teacher Pool ($55,948+)

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Special Education Teachers positions that may become available for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Working under the direction of the school principal and the Supervisor of Special Education, the teacher will provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities. The successful candidates will work in collaboration with general education teachers and assist in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP).

The position also involves working with students in decision‑making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general class teachers.
• Prepare for IEP team meetings and provide case management for assigned students.
• Interpret formal and informal, classroom‑based assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Collect data on student performance to improve outcomes and direct instruction.
• Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
• Select and adapt materials to assist students with disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum.
• Participate in professional development activities to advance teacher knowledge in instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, and educational policy.
• Coordinate the schedule of PA-educators assigned to the classroom.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate in Generic Special Education (Infant‑3, 1‑8, and/or 6‑Adult).
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Dorchester County Public Schools curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, policies, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum and proficiency in the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards.
• Understanding of the Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school‑based staff, students, parents, and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Re‑Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Jeff Grafton, Human Resources Administrator
• 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613
• Phone: (410) 228‑4747
• Fax: 410‑221‑5269
• Email: graftonj