Special Education Teacher SLE - PPES

Young World Physical Education; Huntingtown (MD); On-site; USD 56,749 - 149,358; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher SLE for Plum Point Elementary School in Huntingtown, Maryland. This full-time position involves planning and providing specialized instruction, developing Individualized Education Programs, and creating an inclusive environment for diverse learners.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to the needs of students.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain rapport with diverse groups.
• Ability to design and deliver specially designed instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet individual needs.
• Creates a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of disabilities

Classroom technology

Education

Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate

Standard Professional Certificate

Advanced Professional Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher SLE - PPES

Location: Plum Point Elementary School, Huntingtown, Maryland

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $56,749 to $149,358 Per Year
• Salary Schedule: Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers
• Term of Employment: Ten (10) month position
• Job ID: 5809669
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: June 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Reports To: School Principal, Supervisor of Special Education

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties

• Plans and provides specially designed instruction, supports, and services for students with disabilities.
• Develops appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that makes space for student voice, student agency, and is intellectually and socially safe for learning.
• Develops classroom routines and rituals to support a culture of learning and utilizes proactive evidence-based strategies to manage conflict and redirect negative behavior.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans and prepares lessons aligned with Calvert County curricula that outline clear learning goals, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Incorporates research-based strategies, evidence-based practices, and instructional technology into the learning process.
• Develops, selects, adapts and modifies instructional plans and materials aligned to Calvert County curricula that meet the needs of every student regardless of background, ability, or socioeconomic status.
• Completes paperwork related to the IEP process accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and outcomes using feedback and appropriate formative and summative assessment techniques as well as IEP data.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments, records results and writes educational assessment reports as required for the IEP process.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research, and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, cultural responsiveness, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plans purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
• Plans for specially designed instruction and IEP implementation for instructional assistants and collaborates with general education teachers to meet academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Serves as an IEP team member and an IEP case manager for designated students with disabilities.
• Confers with parents and students regarding academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, professional learning sessions and required trainings.
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Serves on special committees.
• Attends special events such as open house and registration nights.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

Education, Certification, and Experience

• Candidate must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate, or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or a Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in COMAR.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
• Working knowledge of current classroom technology.
• Knowledge of disabilities and evidence-based practices and strategies for working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
• Knowledge of special education regulations and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Ability to write appropriate IEPs and design and deliver specially designed instruction.
• Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives).
• Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives and/or communicate appropriate progress.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed above.
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications that may be acceptable to Calvert County Public Schools.

Physical Demands

Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Physical and psychological confrontations with aggressive students may occur. Teachers assigned to students with physical disabilities may be required to lift or assist students. Teachers assigned to students with aggressive behaviors must maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, and provides equal access to programs and activities. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.