QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing special education processes to include specially designed instruction, teaching methodology, evidenced based practices/strategies, alternate instructional framework, disciplinary procedures, and behavior management for students with disabilities;
- Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, state and district assessments, and the ability to apply them to curriculum, classroom instruction and IEP process as appropriate;
- Knowledge of district curriculum, text resources and classroom materials to ensure the delivery of specially designed instruction (e.g. instructional/assessment accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and related services) and to provide support to general and special education teachers;
- Proficient in using the Maryland Online Individualized Education Program (IEP) system;
- Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, students and parents;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and the Google suite;
- Ability to provide peer coaching on academic and behavioral strategies to support student academic achievement;
- Possesses the personal qualities of being resourceful, resilient and collaborative; and
- Ability to integrate technology into curriculum.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an educational field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience having taught students with disabilities required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate in Special Education issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.