Special Education Teacher BDP - MES

Anova Education; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the Behavior Development Program at Plum Point Middle School. The role involves creating a supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs and working closely with parents and staff.

Key responsibilities include developing instructional plans, monitoring student progress, and writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Candidates should be certified by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have trauma or mental health challenges.
• Must hold or be eligible for a professional teaching certificate.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and behavior intervention planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students.
• Supervise students in various settings.
• Write IEPs and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Experience with children exposed to trauma

Strong written and oral communication

Knowledge of classroom technology

Strategies for students with disabilities

Interpersonal skills with diverse groups

Ability to write IEPs

Knowledge of FBA and BIP

Ability to interpret educational data

Education

Professional teaching certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher (BDP) will be assigned to work at Plum Point Middle School in the Behavior Development Program (BDP). The teacher will provide services to students in the regional BDP program and within the general education setting, creating an atmosphere conducive to the intellectual, physical, social/emotional, and behavioral development of individuals to ensure student success. Responsibilities include supervising students in a variety of school‑related settings, monitoring and evaluating student outcomes, communicating with students, parents, staff, and the community, developing instructional and behavioral plans, collaborating with related service providers, maintaining records, and ensuring proper use of equipment and facilities.

Education, Certification and Experience

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A professional teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education; or a conditional degree certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education in the appropriate field of education as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Experience working with children who have been exposed to trauma, have mental health challenges, and/or exhibit externalizing behaviors.
2. Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
3. Working knowledge of current classroom technology.
4. Knowledge of disabilities and appropriate strategies/activities for working with students with disabilities.
5. Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
6. Knowledge of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
7. Ability to write appropriate IEPs.
8. Knowledge of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
9. Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
10. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
11. Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders during daily routines and stressful situations.
12. Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives, and communicate progress.
13. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
14. Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered appropriate and acceptable by Calvert County Public Schools.

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties

1. Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
2. Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings.
3. Earn and maintain non‑violent Calvert County Public School Crisis Management Training (including CPI, Trauma‑Informed Care, COMAR Law Training related to restraint, seclusion, exclusion, risk related to restraint training, and documentation of crisis events training), Ukeru Crisis Management Training, Restorative Practices Training, and other trainings and certifications as required.
4. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes/progress.
5. Write appropriate IEPs and complete related paperwork in a timely manner.
6. Collaborate with staff to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs.
7. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
8. Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
9. Provide an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, behavioral, and emotional development of children.
10. Collaborate with general‑education teachers, related service providers, instructional assistants, building administrators, and central office staff to meet academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
11. Participate in staff development programs as directed.
12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
13. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
14. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
15. Maintain regular, on‑time attendance.
16. Serve on special committees.
17. Think, concentrate, and interact with others.
18. Work flexible hours as necessary.
19. Work under stress and meet all deadlines.
20. For a 10‑month Special Education Teacher, a flexible schedule may be required, including but not limited to:

• Required attendance at predetermined meetings before or after the scheduled school day and/or scheduled school year.
• Assisting in the management of crisis situations that may occur at the end of a school day.
• Attending professional development sessions outside of the scheduled school day and/or scheduled school year.
• Attending workgroups for program development outside of the scheduled school day and/or scheduled school year.

Other Job Duties

Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal, designee, or supervisor of Special Education. Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive and do not limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.

Unusual Demands

May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

Terms of Employment

A ten (10) month position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6‑113.2 of the Education Article, all applicants are required to report all former employers in which they may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former non‑school employers, as well as organizations where they have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored, or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs, and does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current or prospective student or the parent or guardian because of these protected characteristics. Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging discrimination, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

Contact Information for Non‑Discrimination Inquiries

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources – 443‑550‑8000