High School Special Education Teacher - Life Skills & ILP

Archbishop Spalding High School; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, MD is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to work with high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The teacher will adapt curriculum, deliver instruction, and help students integrate academically, spiritually, and socially within the school community.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Maryland certification or eligibility, and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Master's degree preferred.
• Maryland State Certification in Special Education, or eligibility for certification, preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience teaching students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in a private or Catholic school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt general education curriculum, assignments, and assessments to meet students' functional and academic needs.
• Provide modified curriculum and instructional accommodations in general education courses.
• Teach small-group classes in functional literacy, practical mathematics, and life skills.
• Provide one-on-one instructional support as needed.
• Assist students with transitioning between classes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor ILPs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers for access to coursework with modifications.
• Support and guide peer mentors within inclusive classrooms.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, counselors, administrators, and external therapists.
• Facilitate student participation in school retreats, clubs, athletics, and campus events.

Skills

Curriculum modification

Functional skills

Positive behavior supports

Parent communication

Collaboration

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Maryland State Certification in Special Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, MD is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to work with high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The teacher will adapt curriculum, deliver instruction, and help students integrate academically, spiritually, and socially within the school community.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Maryland certification or eligibility, and 3–5 years of relevant experience.