Summary Description
Under the supervision of school administration, provides leadership to the Department of Special Education (DSES) or program within high schools. Serves as the liaison to the DSES, supports special education classroom teachers in the instructional program and planning for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities, and acts as an instructional role model. This role also supports the development of a professional learning community (PLC) within the department and the school, observes and analyzes instructional practices related to teacher professional growth and evaluation, and participates on the school‐based leadership team in analyzing student achievement data and supporting teachers with instructional strategies.
Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement. Teachers employed in special education schools or discrete special education service models must complete specific courses provided by MCPS, including behavioral management courses that cover nonviolent crisis interventions. Teachers in these identified schools and programs will be required to support behavioral interventions.
Job Specific Information
Staff duty day: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Salary range: $64,591 – $131,472 based on education & experience. Summer days may be required and will be compensated at the regular rate of pay pending budget approval.
Job Details
Job: Special Education
Organization: Stephen Knolls School
Primary Location: Kensington
Schedule: Full‐time
Working Months: 10
Shift: Day Job
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, and research‐based instructional practices. Thorough knowledge of the MCPS special education program, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies related to special education. Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, other professionals, administrators, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities; to adapt instructional programs and materials to meet the needs of students with disabilities; to work effectively with adults in a PLC; to observe and analyze teaching skills; to assess delivery of curriculum to students with disabilities; current in best instructional practices; and to collaborate with all aspects of the school community and DSES. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).
Education, Training & Experience
Master's degree or Master's equivalency from an accredited college or university in special education, general education, educational administration and supervision, or a related field. Certification in a secondary content area is desirable. Three years or more of successful classroom experience as a special education teacher working with students with varying special instructional needs; two distinctly different special education teaching experiences preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Certificate License: Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) in special education.
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