FY27: Teacher, Special Education (HSM), Stonegate ES, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 66,690 - 135,745; Full time

Job summary

Stonegate Elementary School in Silver Spring seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and to collaborate with the general education teacher. You will monitor outcomes and assist in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The position requires attendance at meetings outside the instructional day as mandated by MCPS agreements and completion of courses in behavioral management and related areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education required.
• Student teaching or 2+ years of teaching experience in elementary/secondary level required.
• Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
• Maryland Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education required; certification in a content area desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Assist in development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs).
• Attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside instructional day as required by MCPS.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Data collection

Reading instruction

Multicultural education

Assessments

Strong communication

TPGS familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Special Education

Maryland SPC I certification

Job description

Summary Description

Under direction of the school principal and special education supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

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 employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models are required to successfully complete specific courses provided by MCPS. The courses are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, particularly courses in behavioral management which include nonviolent crisis interventions. Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

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Job Details

• Job: Special Education
• Organization: Stonegate Elementary School
• Primary Location: Silver Spring
• Schedule: Full-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day Job
• Job Posting: Jul 15, 2026, 6:21:42 AM

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools curriculum for the grade/content range of the position and the MCPS special education program.
• Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research‑based reading instruction, multicultural education, and assessments.
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education.
• Ability to provide instructional support and adapt instructional programs and materials for students with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with students, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or at least two years of teaching experience at the level appropriate to the assignment (elementary or secondary).
• Fluent in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
• Certificate License: Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education. Certification in a content area is desirable.