Immediate Opening - Teacher, Special Education for Specialized Programs

Frederick County Public Schools; Ijamsville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland seeks a Grades 6-8 Learning for Life teacher to support students with a variety of developmental and cognitive disabilities in a small, structured classroom. You will deliver instruction that focuses on functional academics and life skills aligned with the Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards.

This role provides opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers when appropriate, and supports students as they pursue a High School Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated support to students with developmental and cognitive disabilities in a small, structured classroom.
• Deliver instruction on functional academic and life skills aligned with Maryland standards.
• Support inclusion with non-disabled peers when appropriate and promote student progress toward a High School Certificate of Completion.

Job description

Grades 6-8 Learning for Life

Learning for Life provides integrated support to students with a variety of developmental and cognitive disabilities in a small, structured classroom with opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate, within a general education school. Students learn functional academic and life skills while receiving instruction on the Essential Elements of the Maryland College & Career Readiness Standards. Students pursue a High School Certificate of Completion and graduation status is reviewed annually.

Salary

• 11 Month Teacher Pay Scale (TA1) - 208 Days - 7 Hours

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System.

For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits