Empowering Special Education Teacher (Gr 1-8) IEP Focus

BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Elementary School, part of the Calvert County Public Schools, seeks a Special Education Teacher for Grades 1-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the principal and supervisor of special education, you will design and deliver specially designed instruction, develop IEPs, and collaborate across settings to support students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

You will monitor student progress, maintain records, communicate with families, and participate in professional

Qualifications

• Maryland professional licenses or eligibility required at time of application.
• Ability to write appropriate IEPs and design and deliver specially designed instruction.
• Knowledge of disabilities and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides specially designed instruction and services for students with disabilities.
• Develops IEPs to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that supports student voice and safety for learning.
• Maintains records and communicates with students, parents, staff and community.
• Supervises students in various school-related settings and participates in meetings.
• Attends staff meetings, professional development, and required trainings.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Diversity and cultural sensitivity

Classroom technology utilization

IEP knowledge

Assessment interpretation

Maryland standards knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Education

Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate

Maryland Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate

Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate (COMAR)

Job description

Beach Elementary School, part of the Calvert County Public Schools, seeks a Special Education Teacher for Grades 1-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Under the principal and supervisor of special education, you will design and deliver specially designed instruction, develop IEPs, and collaborate across settings to support students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

You will monitor student progress, maintain records, communicate with families, and participate in professional