Lower/Middle School Special Education Teacher $5,000 Hiring Incentive (K-8/Fairmount Campus)
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:*Student Debt Relief Available for Teacher positions
and $5,000 Hiring Incentive * The Special Education 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. At the Fairmount Campus, we are committed to
providing special education program in which the uniqueness of each
student is valued and understood. We want to enable students to
reach their potential in all aspects of life - academically,
socially and behaviorally - and help lead them toward the ultimate
goal of nurturing their independence now and in the future. Our
curriculum focuses on building essential skills based on standards
and curricula identified by the Maryland State Department of
Education. Students receive ongoing instruction in reading/English
language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical
education, health, music, fine arts and career development. We are
a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland
State Department of Education. We operate on an 11-month program
schedule.Responsibilities:Classroom ManagementMaintain 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. CollaborationCollaborate with parents and guardians to
involve them in the student learning process. Ensure collaboration
of classroom staff, student team members and I.E.P. team members
and participate in the professional learning community.
CommunicationCommunicate 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 student. Communicate 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 StudentsDemonstrate 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 student.
Utilize data to inform instruction by implementing comprehensive
formative and summative data collection systems. Demonstrate
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 StudentsWhile
planning, utilize data from I.E.P. goals, and informal and formal
assessments that demonstrates knowledge of students by;
incorporating, multiple special education strategies and modalities
that match the needs of the students. Demonstrate 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
DutiesParticipate in school-based committees, on special projects
and provide mentorship to colleagues as
appropriate.Qualifications: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.
Keywords: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore , Lower/Middle School Special Education Teacher $5,000 Hiring Incentive (K-8/Fairmount Campus), Education / Teaching , Baltimore, Maryland
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