Special education teacher inclusion - to create a candidate pipeline

Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records. Monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment or possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.

Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Conditions of Employment:

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Salary:

$62,252 - $121,924

Other Compensation:

Position may be eligible for extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Retirement:

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Benefits:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Application Instructions:

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Contact Information:

Sally Barbieri, M.Ed.
Human Resource Officer
Phone: 443-809-4605
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org