Special Education Teacher BDP - MES Job Port Republic Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Port Republic

Special Education Teacher (Behavior Development Program)

POSITION:
Special Education Teacher (Behavior Development Program) - DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION:

Mutual Elementary School
- REPORTS TO:

School Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor of Special Education

SALARY RANGE: $56,749 - $149,358

ANNUAL WORK

SUMMARY:

190/7 - FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled - EFFECTIVE

START DATE:

School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Education Teacher (BDP) will be assigned to work at Plum Point Middle School in the Behavior Development Program (BDP). Will provide services to students in the regional BDP program and within the general education setting. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social/emotional, and behavioral development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans, materials and behavioral plans to meet the needs of all students. Collaborates with related service providers, including mental health practitioners to meet the needs of students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND

EXPERIENCE:

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND

SKILLS:

These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions. At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

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 Process (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/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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.

Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Earns and maintains non-violent Calvert County Public School Crisis Management Training (includes Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Trauma Informed Care, COMAR Law Training related to restraint, seclusion, and exclusion, Risk Related to the use of Restraint Training, and Documentation of Crisis Events Training), Ukeru Crisis Management Training, Restorative Practices Training, and other trainings and certifications as required by the Director of Special Education, Director of Student Services and the building…