Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking Teacher – Special Education (Secondary School)

Job Description:

1. Provides direct and indirect instruction to students with disabilities in-class or through virtual program and consults with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of special education services provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
2. Develops lesson plans/instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction in order to meet the needs of each pupil as stated on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in class or virtual programs.
3. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, curriculum measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Provides progress reports as required.
4. Facilitates the implementation of special education services in the LRE. Conducts educational assessments and consults regarding materials of instruction (MOI), equipment and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students and materials of instruction.
5. Serves as a member of the school IEP Team, assists in the planning and development of student IEP and works collaboratively in the development and implementation of IEPs and access to the general education curriculum/Maryland Common Core Framework with general education colleagues through TEAM Teaching efforts.
6. Assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate service delivery options for students with disabilities in-class or virtual programs. Plans collaboratively and provides consultation and support to general education teachers regarding implementation of IEPs, reasonable modification, etc.
7. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical or emotional goals and objectives of students. Understands special education regulations (federal and state) and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods of instruction for students with disabilities based on current trends, research, and methodology in the field.
8. Acts as lead to teacher assistants/Paraeducators supporting the instruction of students with disabilities in class or virtual programs.
9. Communicates with parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience through in-person or virtual conferences, IEP Team meetings, and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and the Individualized Education Program.
10. Communicates with diverse communities and develops outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
11. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, case files, etc. as required by program regulations, Board policies and federal, state and local laws.
12. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and system staff development priorities. Improves own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education.
13. Observes and assesses student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and communicates with students when academic and behavioral problems arise, and exchanges information regarding appropriate behavior in the learning environment.
14. Uses specialized assessment and data analysis software, electronic leave reporting/substitute requesting systems, electronic grade reporting/gradebook, electronic teacher/parent communication tools, instructional technology, and business technology applications.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Teachers may be placed at any school in the district and will work 37.5 hours per week for 191 days per year.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Education or in a related field and hold or be eligible for Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Conditional, Standard Professional, or Advanced Professional certification in Special Education (grades 6-adult).