Special Education Teacher; ES - CCS

Special Education Teacher (ES) – CCS

Calvert County Public School District, Calvert Country School, Prince Frederick, Maryland.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Re‑Posted:
  Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Under direction of the school principal and the supervisor of special education, plans and provides specially designed instruction, supports, and services for students with disabilities. Develops appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students. Individually and collaboratively plans appropriate instruction, learning experiences, and specially designed instruction for students which may occur in various settings in the school environment, including general education, self‑contained special education, and regional programs.

Provides a positive atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Designs, selects, adapts, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of individual students.

Maintains appropriate records and follows required regulations, procedures, and practices, and monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

School Principal, Supervisor of Special Education

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or
• A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
• Working knowledge of current classroom technology.
• Knowledge of disabilities and evidence‑based practices and strategies for working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
• Knowledge of special education regulations and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Ability to write appropriate IEPs and design and deliver specially designed instruction.
• Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
• Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives, and/or communicate appropriate progress.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Plans and provides specially designed instruction, supports, and services for students with disabilities.
• Develops appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
• Develops classroom routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes a balance of proactive evidence‑based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans and prepares, collaboratively or individually, lessons aligned with Calvert County curricula that outline clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Incorporates…