Teacher - Special Education/College & Career Language

• Provides direct instructional services to students with disabilities based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Assesses individual students with disabilities for the purpose of preparing and implementing individual educational programs.
• Develops, adopts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.
• Demonstrates competence in the subject fields pertinent to the instruction of students with
• Maintains appropriate records and documents the prescriptive progress of special education children in both the reading program based on established instructional
• Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
• Evaluates the academic and social progress of special education children in the reading class on a continuous
• Serves as a member of the school IEP Team committee as
• Works with parents of special education children to ensure ongoing communication and instructional support system.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school - and non-school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Assigns work to and oversees aides and parent and student volunteers, if
• Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning materials are in good condition and assessable to students.
• Uses both traditional and innovative instructional methodologies in working with various sub-groups within the populations of students with disabilities.
• Serves as a model for special education students in both written and oral
• Participates in in-service training, staff development activities and staff meetings as
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid MSDE Standard Professional teaching certificate in special
• Participants in a Maryland State approved resident teacher or alternative teacher certification program may also be considered with the requirement that they must meet Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for special education teacher by the completion of the program.
• Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Preferred direct experience with foundational literacy development.
• Experience working with adolescent learners.
• Preferred experience with a co-teaching model.
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards for Literacy.
• Knowledge of the school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations
• Ability to effectively communicate and analyze the special education
• Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to students' needs and the demands of the instructional environment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with State Retirement Plan.