Special Education Teacher - Social Studies

Summary

With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment.

• Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.
• Instructs in core curriculum, expanded core, life skills, and self-care areas.
• Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational programs, which may require the ability to observe and respond to a variety of environmental stimuli.
• Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine the child's developmental status, academic status, and mastery of Maryland grade‑level curriculum standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.
• Plans and/or chaperones on‑ and off‑campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips.
• May require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Manages classroom resources.
• Coordinates data collection and recording.

• Plans and participates in on‑ and off‑campus student activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:
Augmentative communication devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment, and telephone.

Performance Standard:
Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Work Environment:
Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting, and temperature conditions. May be exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.

Work Schedule:

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows an 11‑month school schedule. Additional hours or a flex schedule may be required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEPs and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and ability to meet MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision (preferred) and elementary or special education (required).
• General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations, and adaptations.
• General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions, alternate modes of communication, feeding techniques, and orthopedic impairment/handling and positioning.
• General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling.
• Ability to push and pull in excess of 100 pounds and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.