Teacher Special Education, Elementary (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools - Teacher Special Education Elementary 26-27 Teacher Special Education Elementary 26-27 Baltimore City Public Schools 200 E. North Avenue Baltimore MD 21202 Teachers & Licensed Professionals - Position - TEACHER POOL Job Number 8600042394 Start Date Open Date Closing Date Plans develops implements and monitors individualized education programs provides appropriate specialized educational instruction and works closely with general educators to ensure continuity of services for meeting the specific needs of students with disabilities. Manages student behavior assesses and evaluates student achievement and modifies instructional activities as required. The applicant pool is viewable for employment in grades 1-8. Essential Functions 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 adapts modifies and individualizes educational materials resources techniques methods and strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities within the City Schools curriculum framework.Maintains appropriate records and documents the prescriptive progress of special education children in both the special and regular education programs based on established instructional objectives.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 on a continuous basis.Serves as a member of the school IEP Team committee as appropriate.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 applicable.Ensures classroom andor instructional environment is attractive healthful safe and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.Supports or participates in school wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior reporting to administrator as appropriate.Demonstrates competence in the subject fields pertinent to the instruction of students with disabilities.Demonstrates the use of 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 English.Demonstrates proficiency in effectively communicating and analyzing the special education program.Participates in in-service training staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies follows federal laws state laws school board policies and the professional standards. Desired Qualifications RequiredValid educator license in special education elementarymiddle grades 1-8 OR eligible for a conditional license in special education Bachelors degree including 6 credits in math 6 credits in science 6 credits in English and 6 credits in history with a C or better and an overall GPA of at least 2.5Bachelors degree from an accredited college or institution.Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilitiesKnowledge of content curriculum methods materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assignedExcellent oral and written communications and human relations skillsAbility to select instructional planning management and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environmentAbility to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programsAbility to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assignedAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parentsAbility to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assignedAbility to move about the room to check student work and monitor behaviorPreferredKnowledge of schools program of studies related to assignments and mission goals and organization is preferred Full time or Part time Full time Additional Details Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the followingCompleted online applicationResume 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 CertificationsMust provide three 3 professional references to include name title business address e-mail address and phone numberAll documentationcertification necessary scanned copies accepted to substantiate minimum qualifications must be uploaded into applicationAll documentation must be scanned and uploaded to applicationBenefits-- 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 linkhttpwww.baltimorecityschools.orgBaltimore City Public Schools City Schools does not discriminate in its employment programs and activities based on race ethnicity color ancestry national origin nationality religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy or parenting status family structure ability cognitive socialemotional and physical veteran status genetic information age immigration or citizenship status socioeconomic status language or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our communitys long-standing efforts to create foster and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate violence harassment bullying or retaliation. For more information see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners PoliciesJBA Nondiscrimination - Students JBB Sex-Based Discrimination - Students JICK Bullying Harassment or Intimidation of Students ACA Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties ACB Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties ACD ADA Reasonable Accommodations andADA Equity and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union BTU bargaining unit.This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan. Login and Apply