Childrens Guild Inc Hiring for Special Education Teacher – Elementary at Baltimore, MD Full Time

We offer a very strong benefits package, dental, health, 403B, generous Paid Leave, as well as unbelievable room for growth and advancement! We are also offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

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The Childrens Guild is seeking an experienced Elementary or Middle School Special Education Teacher to plan and carry out a therapeutically designed program to meet students’ academic and social/emotional needs. The teacher plans and prepares daily lessons for students that are differentiated. The teacher is responsible for instruction, classroom management, and maintaining classroom-based instructional data. The special education teacher develops and implements IEPs annually, tracks progress on IEP goals, and provides accommodations and modifications in accordance with each students IEP.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Below is a list of essential job duties and responsibilities:

• Lesson plans are developed and implemented to address the students learning deficits to include accommodations/modifications that are submitted to a supervisor weekly for review.

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and approaches to differentiate materials and reach all learners.

• Utilize data-driven practices through the use of formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction.

• Follow the school schedule for delivery of instructional services.

• Conduct classroom meetings at least weekly using the team primacy model.

• Follow state and local curriculum and instructional standards.

• Participate in school-based meetings and committees.

• Update the online grade book for students at least weekly.

• Record attendance daily in the online student management system.

• Complete annual educational assessments for students and use the data to write their annual individualized education programs (IEPs).

• Meet required due dates for IEP documentation, including the development of the IEP, quarterly progress s, eligibility data, etc.

• Participate in annual reviews, eligibility meetings, 30/45 day reviews, and other requested IEP meetings.

• Classroom behaviors are addressed using a multi-tiered approach, including PBIS, restorative practices, zones of regulations, and the use of multi-sensory de-escalation rooms.

• Utilize a learning management system and other technology-based instructional resources to assist with delivering instruction and assignments.

• Communicate with parents regularly via phone, email, and in-person meetings.

• Participate in weekly professional development during Teacher Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, during half days on Wednesdays, and throughout the year on in-service days.

• Collaborate with other grade level or content teachers in professional learning communities.

• Participate in ongoing supervision through coaching cycles, informal walkthroughs, and the formal observation cycle.

• Manage classroom behaviors using positive behavior interventions and supports.

• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will retain accountability for the following Key Result Areas (KRAs).

Key Result Area #1: Planning and Preparation

• The teacher demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.

• The teacher demonstrates knowledge of the students.

• The teacher sets appropriate instructional outcomes.

• The teacher demonstrates knowledge of resources.

• The teacher designs coherent instruction.

• The teacher designs student assessments.

Key Result Area #2: Classroom Environment

• The teacher creates an environment of respect and rapport.

• The teacher establishes a culture for learning.

• The teacher manages classroom procedures.

• The teacher manages student behaviors.

• The teacher organizes the physical space.

Key Result Area #3: Instruction

• The teacher communicates effectively with students.

• The teacher uses questioning and discussion techniques.

• The teacher engages students in learning.

• The teacher uses assessment in instruction.

• The teacher demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

Key Result Area #4: Professional Responsibilities

• The teacher reflects on teaching.

• The teacher maintains accurate records.

• The teacher communicates with families.

• The teacher participates in the professional learning community.

• The teacher grows and develops professionally.

• The teacher shows professionalism.

• Certification and continuing education requirements are met through enrollment in courses and completion of assessment requirements.

• Develop an annual growth plan and appropriate action steps.

• Participate in and lead campus in-service training and agency in-service training.

Key Result Area #5: Additional Expectations

• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and mission of The Childrens Guild.

• Participate in school-based meetings and committees.

• Annual training required by the organization and regulatory bodies is completed.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a Bachelors degree or Masters degree, preferably in Special Education or a related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of two years of teaching experience is highly preferred. Experience in developing and implementing the IEP using assessment data is also preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The individual must hold a valid teaching certification for the subject area or be eligible for certification by the Maryland State Department of Education in Special Education.

Certified in or be eligible for certification in crisis management.

Certified in or be eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

All Guild employees are expected to demonstrate an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (person served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structure, policies, and services.