ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- SY 25/26

Shelby American, Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated educators to join their team in providing exceptional special education services. In this rewarding role, you will implement specialized strategies to foster academic and emotional growth among students with diverse needs. You will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, adapting teaching methods, and ensuring compliance with individualized education programs (IEPs). Your expertise in behavior management and collaboration with families and colleagues will be essential in creating a supportive learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Programs

Free Parking on Site

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• Experience in special education or working with emotionally disabled students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Employ special education strategies to promote student learning and growth.
• Create lesson plans that engage students and meet IEP requirements.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Special Education Strategies

Behavior Management

Lesson Planning

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Crisis Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree in Education

MSDE license in special education

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Office Equipment

Job description

Description

$52,867-$85,282 PER YEAR

FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY

Teachers at The Foundation Schools employ special education strategies and techniques to provide quality instruction that results in the students’ mastery of approved curriculum and that promotes social, emotional and cognitive learning. Teachers are the primary instructors in a self-contained setting and must be able to understand and carry out their students’ IEP requirements. Teachers provide differentiated instruction and are able to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of the students’ IEPs. Teachers effectively manage student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt employee

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Employ special education strategies and techniques to provide quality instruction that results in the students’ advancement of their academic progress on the approved curriculum and that promotes social and emotional growth
2. Demonstrate knowledge of academic subjects and the ability to effectively teach content area while using the approved curriculum
3. Communicate in a professional manner with parents/guardians about students’ academic and behavior progress prior to interims, end of reporting periods or as needed
4. Create and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of teaching methods, including the use of technology, direct instruction, independent study and group learning, in order to engage students and actively encourage student participation; submit lesson plans within set guidelines
5. Demonstrate the ability to adapt classroom environment, activities, teaching styles, behavior management practices and lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varying academic levels and learning styles
6. Establish expectations for learning and set classroom structure to encourage student participation and appropriate behavior
7. Use formal and informal observation and assessment tools to determine students’ needs, and adjust interventions and practices to accommodate those needs; evaluate instructional effectiveness, document, and make modifications based on data, reflection, and feedback
8. Provide a safe, structured, creative, and engaging classroom that is conducive to learning
9. Maintain an accurate classroom instructional inventory at all times
10. Demonstrate knowledge of special education laws and regulations including IDEA, FERPA, COMAR, and DCMR
11. Participate in the development and monitoring of students’ IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs including completion of required documentation within set guidelines
12. Grade students’ work, document students’ work in grade books, and complete grades within deadlines
13. Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings, reentry meetings, and other meetings with parents/guardians, students or county representatives; report accurately on student academic progress
14. Act as the lead in the classroom by providing guidance and direction to program assistants and dedicated aides assigned to their classroom
15. Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and BIPs
16. Effectively manage and document student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for students during the school day
17. Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions
18. Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times
19. Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
20. Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate, and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
21. Work with other teachers, therapists, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
22. Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
23. Consistently model and implement the company’s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
24. Comply with all of The Foundation Schools’ policies, rules, protocols, and procedures
25. Complete other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

1. Company Paid – Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurances, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan (Up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year of service for eligible employees), Educational Funds Assistance, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Days Leave (PTO), Extended Sick Leave, Scheduled School Leave
2. Company and Employee Cost Shared - Health Insurance (include prescription and vision benefits), Dental Insurance
3. Employee Paid - Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) Medical & Dependent Care Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Benefits
4. Other Benefits - Credit Union Membership, Free Parking on Site, Professional Development Programs

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Licensure

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher is required, preferably in education, special education or related field, Master’s degree preferred
2. MSDE license or eligibility for MSDE license required in special education, and appropriate grade band; Art and Physical Education teachers require MSDE license or eligibility for MSDE license in content area
3. Two or more years of experience in a special education setting or experience working with emotionally disabled students or children with autism is preferred
4. Knowledge of IDEA and its specific applications to educating students with special education needs and emotional and other disabilities preferred
5. Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus

Physical, Interpersonal and Cognitive

1. Utilize basic office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, fax, copier, etc.
2. Complete reports and data input while using a variety of computer programs
3. Move and carry supplies; light lifting, non-repetitive
4. Maintain a professional demeanor and relationship with students, colleagues, families and community partners
5. Work positively and collaboratively with others
6. Maintain a professional work ethic and meet the standards of professionalism including appropriate attire, attendance, and timeliness
7. Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills
8. Prioritize and plan work activities
9. Use time and resources efficiently, set realistic action plans and goals
10. Speak clearly and be understood by others
11. Read and express thoughts in a written format
12. Possess and demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional balance
13. Respond quickly and tactfully to crisis situations while using critical thinking to assess problems
14. Work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines
15. Physically restrain or assist in student restraints
16. Possess sufficient mobility to provide instruction and manage student behaviors