Special Education - Self Contained - Posted to create pipeline

Special Education - Self Contained – Posted to create a candidate pipeline

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Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school‑related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system‑wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based on adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents; meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records; monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, para educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate or eligibility for a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy, curriculum, and effective instructional techniques; knowledge of data analysis and instructional materials.
• Skill in instructing students, preparing and implementing lesson plans; skill in communicating with students, parents, and administration; technology competency (databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing).
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required. Requires attendance at after‑school and evening meetings and events.

$60,600 – $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025). From 1/1/2026: $61,026 – $120,717. Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, compensation, and leave accruals.

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Exempt.

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board‑approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment…