Special Education Teacher

7 days ago

Baltimore, United States Gateway Maryland Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Department: Gateway School

Reports to: Education Director/Assistant Education Director

Supervises: 1:1/ Instructional Assistants, Para-Educators (Teaching Assistants)

Type of Job: Full-Time, Exempt

 

Organizational Summary

The Hearing and Speech Agency of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. (HASA) is a well-established, private, non-profit organization located in Baltimore, Maryland that offers a multitude of services to individuals of all ages with communication disorders and disabilities. Our mission is to help connect people to their worlds through our Language Access, Inclusion, Education, Hearing Health, and Speech-Language Pathology programming.

 

HASA is a leader in communication services in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. We offer a wide array of services for those with communication differences and/or disorders and operate a school for children with communication disorders. We are well recognized within the non-profit sector for our work in this community by the media, opinion leaders, and the general public, and we have established ourselves as one of the most prestigious resource centers in our field.

 

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher serves as the case manager for the students in the class. The candidate will create and maintain a superior academic environment by developing and implementing a classroom structure consistent with the needs of each student and the classroom in its entirety. Some responsibilities include developing and implementing lesson plans, managing classroom staff, writing and implementing IEPs, monitor student progress, assess academic areas, collaborate effectively with related-services professionals to address the students’ needs, and communicate with students’ families regarding progress.

To fulfill the IEP requirements of the assigned students in the terms set forth by the IEP and in compliance with all applicable COMAR regulations.

 

Competencies/Key Success Factors

To perform the job successfully, an individual will retain accountability for the following key success factors:

 

#1 Planning and Preparation

  • Sets appropriate learning outcomes for students.

  • Differentiates curriculum and lessons to meet the needs of the students.

  • Aligns IEP goals and objectives with lesson objectives.

  • Prepares and utilizes appropriate instructional materials and resources.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.

#2 Classroom Environment

  • Creates a positive learning environment.

  • Manages classroom routines and procedures to maintain structure.

  • Engages students in active learning.

  • Organizes the physical space of the classroom.

  • Leads classroom staff to create a positive classroom culture.

  • Manages student behavior.

#3 Instruction

  • Communicates effectively with students’ language needs.

  • Promotes independence by using prompting hierarchy and differentiation.

  • Engages students in learning.

  • Monitors student progress.

  • Demonstrates flexibility, responsiveness, and understanding of student needs.

#4 IEP and Compliance Responsibilities

  • Designs and writes compliant IEPs.

  • Communicates effectively with the IEP team to collaborate.

  • Maintains accurate records for each student.

  • Collects data regularly on each IEP goal/objective.

  • Completes written documentation within the timeline assigned by the IEP Coordinator.

 

#5 Professional Responsibilities

  • Communicated effectively with student families.

  • Follows Gateway School’s policies and procedures.

  • Participates in Gateway School’s professional development and meetings.

  • Provides leadership and constructive feedback to classroom staff.

  • Collaborates with an interprofessional team for student programming.

  • Demonstrates a professional disposition.

  • Maintains teacher licensure and continuing professional development requirements as stated with the MSDE.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Education and/or Experience

  • This position requires a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

  • A minimum of at least two years of teaching experience is highly preferred.

  • Experience in developing and implementing the IEP using assessment data is also preferred.

  • Experience with and/or training in Applied Behavior Analysis is highly desired.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children with disabilities, preferably with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication related disorders.

  • Experience with and/or training in Applied Behavior Analysis is highly desired.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs.; sit, stand, or bend for long periods of time.

 

Why work for Gateway School at HASA?

  • Small caseload (6 students)

  • 10 weeks off built into school calendar + paid time off

  • $1000 reimbursement annually for CEUs

  • 37.5 hour work week

  • Competitive health and dental benefits

  • 403b with matching opportunities

 

Qualifications

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

 

All Gateway 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.

 

This job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, HASA reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and to assign other duties as necessary.

 

Company DescriptionGateway is a healthy, impactful, and relevant nonprofit organization focusing on education, hearing health, inclusion, language access, and speech & language. Our programs connect people to their worlds and aid individuals in their ability to understand to be understood. All Gateway programs focus on prevention, intervention, treatment, and advocacy.

Gateway strives to be an employer of choice. We are committed to providing all team members a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Our guiding principles of equity, integrity, and compassion shape the recruitment, onboarding, and talent management process. We are committed to providing all team members with competitive benefits packages, and professional development opportunities to create a team of life-long learners and a modern work environment that values diversity and inclusion.Company DescriptionGateway is a healthy, impactful, and relevant nonprofit organization focusing on education, hearing health, inclusion, language access, and speech & language. Our programs connect people to their worlds and aid individuals in their ability to understand to be understood. All Gateway programs focus on prevention, intervention, treatment, and advocacy. \r
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Gateway strives to be an employer of choice. We are committed to providing all team members a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Our guiding principles of equity, integrity, and compassion shape the recruitment, onboarding, and talent management process. We are committed to providing all team members with competitive benefits packages, and professional development opportunities to create a team of life-long learners and a modern work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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