Special Education Teacher BDP - HHS

Position Overview

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Behavior Development Program – HHS)

HUNTINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

The Special Education Teacher (BDP) will be assigned to work at Plum Point Middle School in the Behavior Development Program. The teacher will provide services to students in the regional BDP program and in the general education setting. Responsibilities include creating an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social/emotional, and behavioral development; supervising students in a variety of school‑related settings; monitoring and evaluating student outcomes;

communicating and interacting with students, parents, staff, and community; developing instructional and behavioral plans; collaborating with related service providers—including mental health practitioners; maintaining appropriate records; and monitoring use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

School Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor of Special Education.

• Professional teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education, or a conditional degree certificate in the appropriate field as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

• Experience working with children who have been exposed to trauma, have mental health challenges, and/or exhibit externalizing behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of current classroom technology.
• Knowledge of disabilities and appropriate strategies/activities for working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
• Knowledge of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Ability to write appropriate IEPs.
• Knowledge of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders during daily routines and when presented with stressful situations.
• Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives, and communicate progress.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings.
• Earn and maintain crisis management training and related certifications as required.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes/progress.
• Write appropriate IEPs and complete related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with staff to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Provide a conducive environment for intellectual, physical, social, behavioral, and emotional development of children.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, instructional assistants, building administrators, and central office staff to meet students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Participate in staff development programs as directed.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain regular, on‑time attendance.
• Serve on special committees.
• Think, concentrate, and interact with others.
• Work flexible hours as necessary.
• Work under stress and meet all deadlines.

Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal, designee, or supervisor of Special Education.

None.