Special Education Teacher - Leonardtown, United States - St. Mary's County Public Schools

Description

Special Education Teacher

EFFECTIVE: AND School Years

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate and assess students to determine eligibility;
Analyze data to make instructional decisions;
Develop and monitor IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information;
Monitor and report progress on goals and objectives;
Deliver specialized instruction in reading, math, written language, organization and behavior management;
Case manage students with IEPs;
Knowledge of IDEA disabilities and how they can impact academic achievement and behavior;
Knowledge of how disabilities may manifest themselves in the classroom; and
Knowledge of grade level curriculum and classroom expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that all IEPs are implemented appropriately;
Collaborate with general educators to ensure students have access to grade level curriculum;
Provide positive communication to team members and families about student progress and achievement;
Collect and analyze data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives;
Complete standardized assessments and formal reports for IEP teams to review;
Develop IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information;
Collaborate with general educators to disseminate information about student needs to determine what differentiate strategies to use in each lesson;
Utilize assessment data to determine instructional strategies;
Perform frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor instructional and IEP objectives;
Consider modifications and the scaffolding necessary for each student to access the grade level curriculum;
Communicate positively with families on student progress; and
Work collaboratively with general educators to develop lessons and assessments for students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Maryland Educator Certificate with special education endorsement.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Primary Location District Wide
Salary Range See Teacher Salary Schedule / Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time

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