Fully Licensed Senior Special Educator

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off and holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company sponsored learning and develop

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a Senior Teacher to assist the Education Supervisor in daily operations and management of the school’s educational and behavioral components. You will implement procedures to meet state certification and contractual obligations.

The role involves direct instruction, mentorship of teachers and practicum students, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe, positive learning environment while aligning with regulations and school policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state Standard Professional Teaching License.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students.
• At least 1 year of progressive supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe learning environment in accordance with school policies.
• Provide direct instruction in pull-out or classroom roles.
• Participate in hiring instructional and resource staff.
• Mentor teachers and practicum students per policy.
• Support teachers in leading classroom teams.
• Conduct non-evaluative instructional observations and co-teaching.
• Lead staff development based on identified needs.
• Teach and model best instructional practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining professional development programs.
• Help create and sustain a positive school culture.
• Ensure safety and security of students, and manage library and materials.
• Inform the Principal of relevant situations and attend required trainings.
• Possibly drive vehicles and complete company vehicle training.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Classroom management

Education

Standard Professional Teaching License (state)

3+ years special education teaching (emotionally disturbed)

1 year progressive supervisory experience

Tools

Technology resources management

Job description

Overview

The Senior Teacher is responsible for assisting the Education Supervisor in the daily operation and management of the educational and behavioral components of the school; implementing and monitoring procedures developed to assure compliance with all state specific certification/school approval requirements and contractual obligations of the school.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education administrative policies and procedures.
• Provide direct instruction to students either in a pull‑out class or as a classroom role model in the event of instructional team vacancies.
• Participate in the hiring process of instructional and resource staff.
• Provide and document mentorship to teachers and practicum students according to policy and/or practicum requirements.
• Support teachers in the leadership of their classroom teams.
• Conduct non‑evaluation instructional observations and co‑teaching activities.
• Conduct staff development training, according to identified needs.
• Teach, model, and support the implementation of instructional best practices.
• Assist in the assessment, design and implementation of the professional development program.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
• Maintain proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
• Manage library, media center, instructional materials and technology resources of the school.
• Inform the Principal of all relevant situations.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid state specific Standard Professional Teaching License. At least 3 years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students and at least 1 year of progressive supervisory experience preferred.