Special Education Teacher - Behavior Support Program, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland County School District 02; Clarksville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District 02 is hiring a Behavior Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The 190-day role delivers specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with disabilities within general education settings.

The position requires CPI certification and adherence to district CPI procedures, with collaboration from teaching assistants to implement support plans and ensure safe, productive learning environments.

Qualifications

• CPI certification required and CPI procedures followed as district policy.
• Certification in Emotional Disabilities, Multi-Categorical, and Generic SpEd.
• Experience providing behavioral support in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and behavioral support for students with disabilities.
• Supervise and collaborate with one or more teaching assistants.

Skills

CPI certification

Behavioral support

Education

Emotional Disabilities certification

Multi-Categorical certification

Generic SpEd certification

Job description

This is a 190 day position. Pay Schedule: Teacher Salary This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Behavior Support Programs provide specialized instruction and support for students with various disabilities experiencing behavioral or social-emotional difficulties which interfere with the student's participation in the general education setting. Specialized instruction and support for academics and/or functional skills may also be required. The use of effective behavioral strategies such as level systems, visual schedules, etc., is expected. Teachers accepting positions in Behavior Support Programs must become certified in CPI and follow all district procedures related to the use of CPI techniques. Requires supervision and proper utilization of one or more teaching assistants.

Certification Requirements

• Emotional Disabilities
• Multi-Categorical
• Generic SpEd* (*no longer issued but acceptable as long as teaching certificate has current validity)