Elementary SPED Teacher — Self-Contained Lead

Ghent University; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Free Parking on Site

Professional Development Programs

Job summary

The Foundation Schools in Maryland is seeking dedicated teachers to provide special education instruction, tailored to individual IEPs in a self-contained setting. You will differentiate instruction and modify curricula to meet student needs, while implementing behavior management and maintaining ongoing assessment to support student growth.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and MSDE license eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• MSDE license or eligibility for MSDE license required in special education.
• Two or more years of experience in a special education setting or working with emotionally disabled students or children with autism is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Employ special education strategies to provide quality instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of academic subjects and teach content area with approved curriculum.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Create and implement lesson plans using varied teaching methods.
• Adapt environment and plans to meet diverse needs of students.
• Manage and document student behavior using behavior management systems.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings and related meetings.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MSDE license or eligibility

Job description

The Foundation Schools in Maryland is seeking dedicated teachers to provide special education instruction, tailored to individual IEPs in a self-contained setting. You will differentiate instruction and modify curricula to meet student needs, while implementing behavior management and maintaining ongoing assessment to support student growth.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and MSDE license eligibility.