FY26: Teacher, Special Education (PEP), East Silver Spring ES, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide essential services for young children with disabilities. This role involves assessing and planning educational strategies tailored to the unique needs of pre-kindergarten students, ensuring they have access to a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and be skilled in developing effective behavior intervention strategies. Join a collaborative team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families, and help foster a nurturing educational experience that promotes growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education required; experience with pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired.
• Knowledge of early childhood intervention and educational techniques for multiple developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities aged three to five.
• Assess, plan, and provide instruction on pre-kindergarten curriculum outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood intervention

Ability to implement effective behavior intervention strategies

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Background in early childhood human development

Job description

Job Description

FY26: Teacher, Special Education (PEP), East Silver Spring ES, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information:
The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
Benefits Information

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:
Under direction provides direct, consultative, and other program services for children ages three through five, who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Assesses, plans, and provides instruction on the MCPS pre-kindergarten curriculum outcomes for students. Consults with staff (coordinator, program support teacher, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment. Ability to administer, accurately interpret, analyze data and write concise educational assessment reports.

Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements:
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of early childhood intervention to children with multiple developmental delays; typical and atypical development of children, ages three through five years; thorough knowledge of educational techniques/programming to address multiple developmental delays; technology applications for pre-kindergarten students; ability to identify problems and generate solutions to address the learning needs of pre-kindergarten students with delays; ability to implement effective behavior intervention strategies; ability to handle multiple tasks at a time; excellent organizational skills for managing student information; ability to establish effective classroom management routines; knowledge of early literacy; able to develop functional behavior assessments and implement behavioral intervention plans. Excellent communication and human relations skills.

Education, Training, Experience:
Bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited college or university; background in early childhood human development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families; experience teaching pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certificate License:
Meets Maryland State Department of Education requirements for special education teacher.