Special Education Teacher - Inspire & Elevate Students

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Student debt relief

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks a Special Education Teacher for Greenspring Campus High School in Maryland. The role focuses on implementing IEP-based instruction in a non-public day program, aligning with MSDE standards, and enriching curricula with arts, physical education, life skills, and vocational exploration.

The program emphasizes planning with data, collaboration with families and IEP teams, and delivering engaging lessons using appropriate accommodations and technology to support

Qualifications

• Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher’s assignment.
• If a teacher holds a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, complete MSDE evaluation for Professional certificate.
• Special Education Teacher I requires Bachelors Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher II requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
• Special Education Teacher III requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
• Special Education Teacher IV requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60+ additional academic credits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and orderly operations.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and I.E.P. team members to support student learning.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families with clear expectations and feedback.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruction using effective special education practices and data-informed planning.
• Plan using data from I.E.P. goals and assessments to align with standards and curricula.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Masters Degree in Special Education

30 additional academic credits

60+ additional academic credits (PhD/EdD possible)

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks a Special Education Teacher for Greenspring Campus High School in Maryland. The role focuses on implementing IEP-based instruction in a non-public day program, aligning with MSDE standards, and enriching curricula with arts, physical education, life skills, and vocational exploration.

The program emphasizes planning with data, collaboration with families and IEP teams, and delivering engaging lessons using appropriate accommodations and technology to support