FYTeacher, Special Education, Primary Grades, Carl Sandburg Learning Center, FTE

Overview

FY27:
Teacher, Special Education, Primary Grades, Carl Sandburg Learning Center, 1.0 FTE

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and work in collaboration with the general education teacher under the direction of the school principal and special education supervisor.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Assist in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Serve as the primary classroom teacher for up to 7 students and act as case manager; classroom is supported by a team of para educators.

This position is for a special educator who will serve as the primary classroom teacher for up to 7 students. The special educator will serve as case manager and classroom teacher. The classroom is also supported by a team of para educators. The wage range for this position is a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

• Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum for the grade/content range of the position and MCPS special education program.
• Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments.
• Thorough knowledge in methods of teaching elementary math if seeking an elementary position.
• Understanding of ESSA (2015), IDEA (2004), and related state and federal policies and procedures for special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support and to adapt instructional programs and materials appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years of teaching experience at a level appropriate to the assignment (elementary or secondary).
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Certificate/License:
  Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education. Certification in a content area is desirable.