Special Education Teacher $2,500 Hiring Incentive (California, MD-Southern Maryland Campus)
Student Debt Relief Available for Teacher positions and $2,500 Hiring Incentive The Special Eduction Teacher will teach a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting.
The Teacher implements the program as outlined in the IEP of each student, adapting instruction to differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE Additionally, the Teacher demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the KKI mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life while striving to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality.
Kennedy Krieger School, Southern Maryland Campus will serve approximately 45 students ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder who require a highly individualized educational programStudents will work toward earning diplomas or certificates of completionThe school will offer small class sizes, a high staff member-to-student ratio, comprehensive and integrated related services, and individualized behavior management, while providing instruction using evidence-based practicesThe school will serve students from StMary's County, in which the school is located, as well as from Charles County, Calvert County and other surrounding Maryland countiesStudents will participate in community-based activities in the area.
Classroom Management Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly.
The classroom should have materials and routines that are clear and present; allowing classroom staff and students to be managed effectively.
Collaboration Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning processEnsure collaboration of classroom staff, student team members and I.
E.
Pteam members and participate in the professional learning community.
Communication Communicate effectively with students and staff members including facilitation of and participation in meetings and in-services; this should be done with consideration for disability based needs of each studentCommunicate effectively with classroom staff members, parents and guardians while providing clear expectations and specific feedback using clear, concise and professional written and spoken language.
Instruction and Knowledge of Students Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies for instruction that include effective and engaging lesson plans with innovative and creative problem solving with the use of technology based on the content area and prior knowledge of the studentUtilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive formative and summative data collection systemsDemonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors that provide the student with appropriate accommodations and an opportunity to learn, while providing verbal and non-verbal praise that maintains clear and appropriately high expectations to achieve goals.
Planning, Preparation and Knowledge of Students While planning, utilize data from I.
E.
Pgoals, and informal and formal assessments that demonstrates knowledge of students by; incorporating, multiple special education strategies and modalities that match the needs of the studentsDemonstrate characteristics of effective planning by developing measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating technology and multidisciplinary input.
Supplemental Duties Participate in school-based committees, on special projects and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.
EDUCATION:
Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher's assignment, required.
If a teacher holds a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, the teacher must complete all requirements posed on the MSDE evaluation for a Professional Special Education Certificate.
Special Education Teacher I requires Bachelors Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher II requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher III requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
Special Education Teacher IV requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).
Experience:
Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
RELATED TRAINING:
PCM training will be provided by department.
Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the Practitioner level (or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
EOE/M/F/D/V Recommended Skills Adaptability Assessments Autism Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Teacher implements the program as outlined in the IEP of each student, adapting instruction to differing academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres to the curriculum as identified by MSDE Additionally, the Teacher demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the KKI mission, helping students achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life while striving to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality.
Kennedy Krieger School, Southern Maryland Campus will serve approximately 45 students ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder who require a highly individualized educational programStudents will work toward earning diplomas or certificates of completionThe school will offer small class sizes, a high staff member-to-student ratio, comprehensive and integrated related services, and individualized behavior management, while providing instruction using evidence-based practicesThe school will serve students from StMary's County, in which the school is located, as well as from Charles County, Calvert County and other surrounding Maryland countiesStudents will participate in community-based activities in the area.
Classroom Management Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and orderly.
The classroom should have materials and routines that are clear and present; allowing classroom staff and students to be managed effectively.
Collaboration Collaborate with parents and guardians to involve them in the student learning processEnsure collaboration of classroom staff, student team members and I.
E.
Pteam members and participate in the professional learning community.
Communication Communicate effectively with students and staff members including facilitation of and participation in meetings and in-services; this should be done with consideration for disability based needs of each studentCommunicate effectively with classroom staff members, parents and guardians while providing clear expectations and specific feedback using clear, concise and professional written and spoken language.
Instruction and Knowledge of Students Demonstrate knowledge of instruction by using appropriate special education best practices and strategies for instruction that include effective and engaging lesson plans with innovative and creative problem solving with the use of technology based on the content area and prior knowledge of the studentUtilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive formative and summative data collection systemsDemonstrate knowledge of student strengths and needs using effective teacher behaviors that provide the student with appropriate accommodations and an opportunity to learn, while providing verbal and non-verbal praise that maintains clear and appropriately high expectations to achieve goals.
Planning, Preparation and Knowledge of Students While planning, utilize data from I.
E.
Pgoals, and informal and formal assessments that demonstrates knowledge of students by; incorporating, multiple special education strategies and modalities that match the needs of the studentsDemonstrate characteristics of effective planning by developing measurable short and long-term plans that align with content, curriculum, and state standards, incorporating technology and multidisciplinary input.
Supplemental Duties Participate in school-based committees, on special projects and provide mentorship to colleagues as appropriate.
EDUCATION:
Eligibility for MSDE Special Education Certificate in Infant-Grade 3, Grades 1-8, or 6-Adult, based on the teacher's assignment, required.
If a teacher holds a Maryland Conditional Certificate in Special Education, the teacher must complete all requirements posed on the MSDE evaluation for a Professional Special Education Certificate.
Special Education Teacher I requires Bachelors Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher II requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area.
Special Education Teacher III requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 30 additional academic credits.
Special Education Teacher IV requires Masters Degree in Special Education or appropriate content area, plus 60 or more additional academic credits (and may include PhD/EdD).
Experience:
Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
RELATED TRAINING:
PCM training will be provided by department.
Employee must achieve and maintain certification at the Practitioner level (or higher) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
EOE/M/F/D/V Recommended Skills Adaptability Assessments Autism Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Communication Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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