Teacher - Middle School Special Education - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS Careers; Maryland; On-site; USD 57,000 - 111,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) seeks a dedicated Teacher for Middle School Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year. The on-site role requires planning and delivering instruction, supervising students, and communicating with families to support student growth.

A teaching certificate eligibility in Maryland is required or anticipated. The position emphasizes inclusive practices, collaboration with colleagues, and continuous professional development within a ten-month calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Excellent communication with families, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction for all students.
• Supervise students in school settings.
• Establish classroom expectations and procedures; manage behavior and safety.
• Communicate progress with students and parents; collaborate with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Maryland teaching certificate eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Teacher - Middle School Special Education - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Harford, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: [phone]

www.hcps.org

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

TEACHER

2026-2027 School Year

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that promotes learning for all students in an environment that is safe and conducive for learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Plans, prepares and delivers instruction that facilitates active learning and provides for appropriate learning experiences for all students.

Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Manages student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom school and district expectations and procedures.

Assigns and grades class work, homework, assessments, and assignments.

Establishes, communicates, monitors and evaluates clear outcomes for students.

Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence while participating in on-going professional development activities.

Maintains and updates all appropriate records completely and accurately as required by laws, district policies and/or school practices.

Attends and participates in department/grade level, school, district and parent meetings and serves on special committees.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, technology, materials, and facilities.

Monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Provides appropriate feedback on student progress to students and parents in timely manner.

Reacts to change productively.

Uses relevant technology to support, differentiate and enhance instruction.

Maintains a safe and orderly in-person and/or digital learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students.

Supports operational needs of the school through class coverage, duties outside of the classroom, school-wide activities, and emergency and safety planning and practice.

Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide direct instruction, offer student feedback, assess student progress, and personalize instruction for individual students as directed.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as Performs applicable.

SALARY

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY 2026-2027 HCEA Salary Schedule for Certificated Teachers.Starting Salary: $ 57,225– Maximum Earnings Potential $ 110,577.

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

Excellent families/caregivers oral and written other communication stakeholders. skills; able to effectively communicate with students, school staff,

Proficient with instructional technology and Microsoft Office Suite.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065 .

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX, Title VI, or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Internal Investigations, Dr. Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or [e-mail] . Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policy can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps.org) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools’ non-discrimination statement can be accessed here: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps.org) and found on HCPS’ homepage.

Job Info

• Job Identification 527
• Job Category Teachers
• Posting Date 01/02/2026, 05:00 AM
• Apply Before 05/01/2027, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 102 S Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, US (On-site)