Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Glen Burnie, MD

Local & Travel Candidates Accepted

Available Openings - 2

• 1st Opening - Experience in Performing and Creating Evaluations, "Patel Development Inventory" and Developing IEPs Experience
• 2nd Opening - IEP Services, Ability to Develop and Implement IEPs

Position Details

• MUST be Maryland Certified Special Education Teacher with Minimum 1 Year of Experience
• Preferably Elementary Grade Level Experience or Lower (Birth to
  5)
• Worksites:
  School, Library, Educational/Learning Center
• Caseload - 30 Students (Varies in Meeting Frequency and Intensity)
• Tienet / AACPS Note Taking System
• 24 Hour Feedback on Resume to Interview
• Duration: 38 Week Assignment
• Hours:
  
  37.5 / Week (7:30a-3:30p)
  * Hours may vary by student*
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Orientation First 3 Days on Assignment

Position Description

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student’s IEP, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records
• Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
• Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracks student’s performance
• Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
• Follows School District policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification;
  Type:
  Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement:
  Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Company Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is a national healthcare staffing company that connects healthcare professionals with healthcare organizations.