Expressions Class Special Education Teacher (2027 - 2028)

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is creating a pool of candidates for vacancies open during the current school year and for the 2027-2028 school year. Expressions provides integrated and enhanced special education supports for students with functional communication needs in a structured classroom.

Programs use ABA-aligned strategies; students work on Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards, adaptive and life skills, and pursue a High School Certificate of Completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in a small, structured classroom with high adult-to-student ratio.
• Assist with functional communication supports and opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers.

Job description

This vacancy is to create a pool of candidates for vacancies open during the current school year and for the 2027 - 2028 school year.
Expressions provides integrated and enhanced special education supports for students with functional communication needs. Students are provided with a variety of communication methods as they develop verbal speech and/or a functional communication system in a small, structured classroom with opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers. The program uses a variety of instructional strategies and evidence based practices, including principles aligned with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Programs are staffed with a high adult-to-student ratio.
Students work on the Essential Elements of the Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards, adaptive, self-advocacy, life, and functional communication skills. Students pursue a High School Certificate of Completion and graduation status is reviewed annually.

Work Year Calendar

• 11-month position (207 days/year), 7 hours per day

For more information about employee benefits please go to: https://www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please visit our Careers Page to learn about our upcoming recruiting events and the hiring process.