Special Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Maryland is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students’ individual needs through tailored instruction and collaborative efforts with general education staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and providing support for diverse learning needs. This full-time, exempt position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Possess knowledge of grade level curriculum and classroom expectations.
• Strong ability to organize and establish priorities of tasks.
• Ability to report to work daily and on time.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEP goals and objectives based on assessment data.
• Communicates positively with families on student progress.
• Collaborates with general educators to ensure curriculum access.
• Implements IEPs with fidelity and coordinates related services.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of IDEA disabilities

Time management skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

CPI certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Maryland Online IEP tools

Job description

Special Education Teacher

St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools District Wide - Leonardtown, Maryland. This job is also posted in St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools, Maryland.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5407223
• Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct service and consultative support to staff and families to support progress in the General Education Curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of IDEA disabilities and how they can impact academic achievement and behavior
• Possess knowledge of how disabilities may manifest themselves in the classroom
• Possess knowledge of grade level curriculum and classroom expectations
• Ability to maintain required CPI certifications, as appropriate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes standardized assessments and formal reports for IEP teams to review
• Develops IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information
• Collaborates with general educators to disseminate information about student needs to determine differentiation strategies to use in each lesson
• Utilizes assessment data to determine instructional/behavioral strategies
• Performs frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor instructional and IEP objectives
• Considers modifications and the scaffolding necessary for each student to access the grade level curriculum
• Communicates positively with families on student progress
• Collaborates with general educators to develop lessons and assessments for students with disabilities
• Collaborates in a variety of co-teaching arrangements to support students
• Implements small group programs using established SMCPS interventions
• Ensures that all IEPs/IFSPs are implemented appropriately
• Ensures that all Behavior Intervention Plans and behavior protocols are implemented with fidelity
• Implements student adaptive behavior supports including, when necessary, self-care and hygiene routines (e.g., toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Collaborates with general educators to ensure students have access to grade level curriculum
• Provides positive communication to team members and families about student progress
• Acts as a central point of contact for families and team members regarding student progress
• Communicate student needs in a timely fashion to the IEP Chairperson
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives
• Selects and administers a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools with fidelity
• Completes, maintains, and submits Medical Assistance logs in an ongoing and timely fashion as directed by the Department of Special Education
• Manages short and long-term deadlines related to State and Federal compliance indicators
• Participates in targeted professional development and implement strategies in classroom and school settings
• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes instructional assessment data through all established SMCPS platforms and Maryland Online IEP tools
• Attends required professional development and implement targeted strategies in the school and community setting
• Participates in professional team and department meetings
• Provides supervision and direction to assigned support staff
• Supports and implements the administration of all required Local and State assessments as determined by the IEP Team and school administration
• Prepares and submits all required Extended School Year materials as determined by the IEP Team
• Interface with SMCPS established online instructional and student performance platforms
• Supports the use of student equipment and tools including assistive technology plan for whole group, small group and individualized instruction throughout the school day and with a variety of staff
• Selects and administers a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools with fidelity
• Develops and monitors IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information
• Monitors and reports progress on goals and objectives
• Delivers specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, organization and behavior management
• Assesses and evaluates students to determine initial and continued eligibility
• Analyzes data to make instructional decisions
• Communicates effectively in writing through student assessment reports and online IEP documents
• Performs other related and nonrelated job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred:

• Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and/or content

Term of Employment

Full-time, ten-month position

Salary

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

EASMC

Revised: 07.2024, 04.2025

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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