Special Education Teacher (Powder Mill Campus, Beltsville, MD)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); In loco; USD 71.000 - 142.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Powder Mill (Beltsville, MD) campus to educate a diverse student population in a full-day non-public setting.

The teacher will implement each student's IEP, adapt instruction for medical and developmental needs, and follow the MSDE curriculum while supporting the KKI mission and goals. Responsibilities include effective classroom management, collaboration with families and IEP teams, clear communication in meetings and

Competenze

• Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate as required.
• Teacher I requires Bachelor's in Special Education or relevant content area.
• Teacher II requires Master's in Special Education or relevant content area.
• Teacher III requires Master's in Special Education or relevant content area plus 30 credits.
• Teacher IV requires Master's in Special Education or relevant content area plus 60+ credits.

Mansioni

• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and order.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and IEP team members and participate in PLCs.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff in meetings and trainings.
• Use best practices in Special Education and technology for engaging instruction.
• Plan measurable short/long-term goals aligned with standards and assessments.
• Participate in school-based committees and mentor colleagues.

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or content area

Master's Degree in Special Education or content area

Master's Degree + 30 credits

Master's Degree + 60+ credits (PhD/EdD possible)

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Overview

The Special Education Teacher will teach a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting. The Teacher implements the program as outlined in the IEP of each student, adapting instruction to differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE. Additionally, the Teacher demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the KKI mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life while striving to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality.

Location

The Powder Mill (Beltsville, MD) campus of Kennedy Krieger School serves students in grades 2-8 who are working toward a high school diploma, and students aged 7-21 who are seeking a certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

Classroom Management

Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly. The classroom should have materials and routines that are clear and present; allowing classroom staff and students to be managed effectively.

Collaboration

Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning process. Ensure collaboration of classroom staff, student team members and I.E.P. team members and participate in the professional learning community.

Communication

Communicate effectively with students and staff members including facilitation of and participation in meetings and in-services; this should be done with consideration for disability based needs of each student. Communicate effectively with classroom staff members, parents and guardians while providing clear expectations and specific feedback using clear, concise and professional written and spoken language.

Instruction and Knowledge of Students

Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies for instruction that include effective and engaging lesson plans with innovative and creative problem solving with the use of technology based on the content area and prior knowledge of the student. Utilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive formative and summative data collection systems. Demonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors that provide the student with appropriate accommodations and an opportunity to learn, while providing verbal and non-verbal praise that maintains clear and appropriately high expectations to achieve goals.

Planning, Preparation and Knowledge of Students

While planning, utilize data from I.E.P. goals, and informal and formal assessments that demonstrates knowledge of students by; incorporating, multiple special education strategies and modalities that match the needs of the students. Demonstrate characteristics of effective planning by developing measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating technology and multidisciplinary input.

Supplemental Duties

Participate in school-based committees, on special projects and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher’s assignment, required. If a teacher holds a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, the teacher must complete all requirements posed on the MSDE evaluation for a Professional Special Education 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 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).

EXPERIENCE:

Previous Teaching Experience Is Preferred, But Not Required.

RELATED TRAINING:

PCM training will be provided by department. Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the “Practitioner” level (or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Minimum pay range

USD $70,918.00/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $142,482.00/Yr.