Special Education Teacher: IEPs & Collaborative Instruction

Montgomery County Public Schools; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County seeks a Special Education teacher to provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers. The role includes monitoring outcomes and assisting in IEP development.

This position requires attendance at meetings beyond the instructional day as mandated by MCPS and strong knowledge of IEPs, behavior management, and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MCPS curriculum for the grade/content range; MCPS special education program.
• Thorough knowledge of IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education.
• ESSA 2015 and IDEA 2004 understandings; state/federal special education policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive learning.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes for students with disabilities and assist in IEP development.

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Data collection

Collaboration with general ed

Behavior management

Communication with parents

ESSA/IDEA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

SPC I certification (Special Education)

Content-area certification desirable

Student teaching / 2 years teaching experience

Job description

Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County seeks a Special Education teacher to provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities, collaborating with general education teachers. The role includes monitoring outcomes and assisting in IEP development.

This position requires attendance at meetings beyond the instructional day as mandated by MCPS and strong knowledge of IEPs, behavior management, and evidence-based practices.