FY27: Teacher, Special Education, Rock Terrace, 1.0 FTE

Overview

Under direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavioral management which include nonviolent crisis interventions.

Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

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. (Link removed in this refined version)

Job: Special Education

Organization: Rock Terrace School

Primary

Location:

Rockville

Schedule: Full-time

Working Months: 10

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Apr 20, 2026, 1:41:35 PM

• Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, 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 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support and adapt instructional programs and materials.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and the 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 teaching experience at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary).
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Certification:
  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.