FY26: Teacher, Special Education, Springbrook HS, 1.0, FTE

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Learning for Independence program at Springbrook High School. This role involves providing direct instruction to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education staff, and developing Individualized Education Programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in special education and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Required to complete specific MCPS-provided courses for behavioral interventions.
• Student teaching experience or two years of relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and develop IEPs.

Skills

Communication

Differentiated Instruction

Data Collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Job description

Job Description - FY26: Teacher, LFI Special Education, Springbrook HS, 1.0, FTE (2500371)

Job Specific Information

Special Education - Learning for Independence (LFI) teaching position. 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 the direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and collaborates with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes and assists in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

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 Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers in special education schools or service models must complete specific MCPS-provided courses, including behavioral management and nonviolent crisis interventions, to support behavioral interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum, special education programs, IEPs, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments.
• Ability to adapt instructional programs and materials appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the six performance standards of the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Education, Training, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in special education from an accredited institution. Fluency in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment is required. Student teaching in the area of exceptionality or two years of relevant teaching experience. Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must meet Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education. Certification in a content area is desirable.