Learning For Life Class Special Education Teacher (2026 - 2027)

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Maryland seeks a Learning for Life Class Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on supporting students with developmental and cognitive disabilities within a structured classroom setting while encouraging inclusion with peers. Responsibilities include teaching essential academic and life skills, with an emphasis on preparing students for high school completion. The position is 11 months long, requiring 7 hours of work per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education.
• Knowledge of developmental and cognitive disabilities.
• Ability to support students in both structured and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated support to students with disabilities.
• Teach functional academic and life skills.
• Assist students in pursuing a High School Certificate of Completion.

Job description

Overview

Learning for Life Class Special Education Teacher (2026 - 2027)

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.

Work Year

• 11-month position (207 days/year), 7 hours per day

Benefits

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

Salary

11-month Teacher Pay Scale

Under the Fair Labor 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.