Special Education Teacher

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join the team and positively impact the lives of students with diverse learning needs in a private school setting in Baltimore, MD. The private school supports students ages 5-21 with disabilities and challenging behaviors that significantly impede their learning.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Develops and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, utilizing On-line MD IEP.
• Plans and implements appropriate activities based on IEP and established curriculums, including Maryland State Curriculum, and incorporating community-based instruction and functional life skills curriculums.
• Uses appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Maintains current Maryland State Department of Education certification.
• Attends and participates in parent meetings, staff meetings, Team Share meetings, and other required meetings.
• Maintains each assigned student's quarterly progress report.
• Plans for and implements assigned students' Maryland State Testing.
• Maintains and / or contributes to records for evaluation of students' development and assessment.
• Supervises the performance of Teaching Assistants and Program Assistants through the use of CPMS and by providing periodic input to school administration relative to staff performance.
• Ability and willingness to utilize approved behavior management techniques including physical interventions when required.
• Follows all Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Medical protocols, and Sensory Diets as prescribed in assigned students' IEPs.
• Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

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