Special Education Teacher $5,000 Hiring Incentive (High School)
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:Currently hiring for 2025-2026 School Year! *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 instructionto differing academic, medical,
developmental, and technological needs of the students and adheres
to the curriculum as identified by MSDE. A dditionally, 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 Kennedy Krieger School: Greenspring Campus High School, our
mission is to empower students with diverse abilities to learn and
develop lifelong skills while providing a safe and nurturing
educational environment staffed by highly skilled, collaborative
and dedicated professionals working in partnership with the home,
workplace and community. Our 11-month program focuses on building
essential skills based on standards and curricula identified by the
Maryland State Department of Education. In addition, instruction in
art, music, physical education and fitness, health, life and social
skills, career exploration and development and vocational skills
round out the course of study.We are a nonpublic special education
day program approved by the Maryland State Department of
Education.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 , Special Education Teacher $5,000 Hiring Incentive (High School), Education / Teaching , Baltimore, Maryland
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