Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Maryland is looking for a Teacher for the Special Education Infant & Toddler Program. This role involves providing direct instruction and consultation for children with disabilities, developing individualized education plans, and collaborating with other school personnel. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in education and be eligible for Maryland's Educator Certification. Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current trends and research in special education.
• Ability to employ diverse teaching styles for varied learner needs.
• Eligible for Educator Certification in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to children with disabilities.
• Consult with colleagues about individualized education plans.
• Conduct educational assessments and report student progress.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP). This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct and indirect instruction to children with disabilities and consults with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of special education services provided in the natural environment. The area of concentration will be for students receiving services in regular schools.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to children with disabilities and conducts educational assessments.
• Assists in the planning and development of student Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) as a member of the school IFSP team. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of each student as stated on the IFSP. Communicates with parents through conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other means to discuss child’s progress and the IFSP.
• Facilitates the implementation of special education services in the natural environments. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate service delivery options for children with disabilities. Provides progress reports as required.
• Provides consultation and support to general education teachers regarding implementation of IFSPs, reasonable modification, etc. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical or emotional goals and objectives of students. Consults regarding MOI, equipment and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, case files, etc. as required by program regulations, Board policies and federal, state and local laws.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings. Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of instruction for children with disabilities.
• Improves professional growth through ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities, conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in the field of special education.
• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with professional colleagues, staff, students and parents.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by MSDE required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Leadership Role

• N/A

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Job Information

• Approved Date: 4/1/2021
• Established Date: 10/1/1997
• Title Code: D33891
• Title: TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM (ITP)
• Alternate Title: Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP)
• Reports to Generic: Manager
• Reports to Specific:
• Organization: Division - Academics; Business Unit - Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention; Department - Birth to Five Programming & Services Accountability
• Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
• Unit: I
• Days Worked: 191; 260
• FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
• Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07

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