Special Education Teacher — Collaborative IEP & Student Growth

mcps; Observatory Heights (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher to provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers to adapt the curriculum. The role includes monitoring student outcomes and assisting in developing IEPs to meet individual needs.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Maryland SPC I certification, with experience in targeted instruction and assessment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
• Knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, applied behavior analysis, and assessment.
• Student teaching or two years of teaching experience at the appropriate level may be considered.
• Maryland certification requirements: SPC I in special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement lessons.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Assist in development of IEPs.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Data collection

Reading instruction

Multicultural education

Assessments

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

SPC I Certification

Student teaching / 2 years teaching experience

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher to provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers to adapt the curriculum. The role includes monitoring student outcomes and assisting in developing IEPs to meet individual needs.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Maryland SPC I certification, with experience in targeted instruction and assessment.