Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Youth In Transition (YIT) School | Baltimore, MD

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:45pm

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually

About NCIA:

NCIA is dedicated to empowering people who face significant life challenges. With a commitment to unconditional support and respect for human dignity, NCIA serves a diverse population, including people with intellectual, developmental and emotional disabilities, people re-entering society after incarceration, at-risk youth, and adults with complex needs.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a meaningful life, NCIA offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to foster independence, skill development, and community integration. From vocational training and special education to residential support and employment services, NCIA provides the tools and resources necessary for people to overcome barriers and build fulfilling lives.

Join NCIA and Make a Difference Every Day!

Since 1977, we've been dedicated to empowering people facing life's toughest challenges to build fulfilling lives and stronger communities. NCIA continues to innovate and expand services, striving to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of those facing significant challenges.

About Youth In Transition (YIT) School:

Youth In Transition (YIT) is an MSDE-approved Type I nonpublic school serving students with diverse and intensive learning needs. The school provides academic instruction, vocational experiences, clinical services, and behavior support to help scholars work toward a high school diploma or certificate of completion.

Classroom Assignment:

This position will provide individualized instruction and support based on the academic, behavioral, communication, and/or functional needs of the scholars in the assigned classroom or content area.

Position Summary:

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support to scholars with diverse learning needs. The teacher develops and implements instruction aligned with individual student needs and IEP goals while collaborating with clinical, behavioral, academic, and support teams to promote student growth and success.

What You'll Do:

• Provide individualized and differentiated instruction based on scholars' academic and learning needs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional activities, accommodations, and modifications.
• Support scholars in meeting their IEP goals and monitor and document academic progress.
• Implement classroom and behavioral supports, including behavior intervention plans as appropriate.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction and supports as needed.
• Participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical, behavioral, academic, and support staff to address scholars' individual needs.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and safe classroom environment.
• Supervise and collaborate with teaching assistants and IEP aides assigned to the classroom.
• Communicate with families, school districts/LEAs, and internal teams as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development and other school activities.
• Implement approved safety and crisis-response procedures, including physical intervention or restraint when necessary and as trained.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) special education certification or eligibility to obtain Maryland certification.
• Candidates who are not currently certified may be considered if they meet the requirements for Maryland certification. YIT will support eligible candidates through the certification process.
• Experience working in a school environment and supporting students with disabilities, particularly students with significant behavioral or intensive support needs, is preferred.
• Experience with IEPs, lesson planning, differentiated instruction, classroom or behavior management, or supervising and providing direction to paraeducators is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide individualized instruction and maintain a structured, supportive learning environment.
• Comfort working with scholars who may have significant behavioral, communication, academic, or functional needs, including the ability to participate in required safety and crisis-response training and implement approved interventions when necessary.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for educators who are committed to individualized instruction and who can build positive, supportive relationships with scholars with diverse and intensive learning needs. Experience with IEPs, lesson planning, differentiation, classroom management, behavior support, or working with students with disabilities is highly valued.

Competitive Benefits:

NCIA offers a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees' health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 11-month school year with 12-month pay: Work an 11-month school-year schedule while receiving your regular salary throughout the full year, including holidays, summer break, and inclement weather closures.
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training and certifications
• Career growth opportunities
• Direct deposit

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and are ready to take on rewarding challenges, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join NCIA in creating positive change together!

NCIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. NCIA celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.