Special Education Teacher: IEP-Driven Collaboration

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers to foster inclusive learning.

You will monitor student outcomes, assist in developing IEPs, and participate in meetings beyond the instructional day as required by MCPS policies. Valid SPC I certification and a bachelor’s in special education are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices.
• Familiar with ESSA/IDEA and MCPS policies/procedures for special education.
• Must be able to adapt instruction and materials to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher to support inclusive practices.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities and document progress.
• Assist in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and participate in required meetings.
• Attend school meetings and activities outside instructional day as mandated.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

SPC I certification

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction and support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers to foster inclusive learning.

You will monitor student outcomes, assist in developing IEPs, and participate in meetings beyond the instructional day as required by MCPS policies. Valid SPC I certification and a bachelor’s in special education are essential.