Special Education Teacher - Self Contained

Baltimore County Public Schools; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

FMLA leave

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks a Special Education - Self Contained teacher to plan and provide engaging learning experiences, supervise students, and monitor progress in a district-wide setting. Under the principal's direction, you will deliver instruction and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and Maryland educator certification or eligibility. The role requires collaboration with administrators, families, and staff, with after-hours

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Maryland Educator Certificate or eligibility for Maryland Educator License.
• Knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum, and instructional techniques.
• Strong data analysis and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

Skills

Pedagogy

Curriculum development

Instructional techniques

Data analysis

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland Educator Certificate or eligibility

Job description

Special Education - Self Contained

MD, United States

Job Info

Job Identification 1904

Job Category Special Education

Locations

District Wide

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Description

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

OR

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.

Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Conditions of Employment

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

GRADE

10 - Month Pay Scale - Valid until January 2026 - 10 - Month Pay Scale - Effective January 1, 2026

SALARY

$60,600 - $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025)

$61,026 - $120,717 (Effective 1/1/2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

OTHER COMPENSATION

Position may be eligible for extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.