Special Education Teacher

The Maryland School for the Blind; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

403(b) match after 1 year

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

An educational institution for visually impaired students in Maryland seeks a qualified individual to coordinate educational programs for students. Responsibilities include teaching, developing IEPs, and coordinating data collection. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and MSDE TVI certification, with knowledge of special education practices and experience with autism. Benefits include medical coverage, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles and IEP development.
• Experience with students having autism and sensory disorders is preferred.
• Knowledge of visual impairment causes and adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches visually impaired students on an individual and group basis.
• Facilitates the development and review of individualized educational program (IEP).
• Coordinates data collection and recording.

Skills

Special education principles

Teaching techniques

Classroom resource management

Communication methods

Behavior management principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

MSDE TVI certification

Tools

Adaptive technology

Augmentative communication Devices

Job description

Description

With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment.

Essential Functions

1. Providing Service

• Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.
• Instructs in core curriculum areas including modified and grade level content standards.
• Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational program (IEP) which may require the ability to observe and respond to a variety of environmental stimuli.
• Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.
• Instructs in expanded core curriculum areas.
• Functions as IEP case manager for assigned classroom students.

Coordinating Service

• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.
• Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips which may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Manages classroom resources.
• Coordinates data collection and recording.

Conditions

Equipment Used: Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment and telephone.

Performance Standard: Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Work Environment

Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions. May be exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.

Work Schedule

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows a 10 or 11 month school schedule. Additional hours or flex schedule may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for individuals and families
• Life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance program
• 403(b) match after 1 year of employment
• 1 religious leave day, 6 paid holidays, up to 3 days of business leave per year, paid sick leave accrued at a rate of 1.4 hours per 30 regular hours worked in a pay period, paid spring break and winter break
• Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and general abilities:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
2. Experience working with students with autism and sensory disorders strongly preferred.
3. Minimum of Bachelor's degree and qualifies for MSDE TVI or special education certification required with the ability to work toward obtaining certification in both TCI and special education upon hire.
4. General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.
5. Some knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; adaptive technology, alternate modes of communication; and behavior management principles.
6. General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling.