Instructor - Special Education

JOB SUMMARY: JOIN OUR NEW ADULT HIGH SCHOOL!!!

The Special Education Instructor provides support to all students and teachers with Special Education needs. Responsible for identification of student for special education services. Develops all IEPs and 504s, progress monitoring and reporting, and serves as resource expertise to Teaching staff. Serves as Instructor and holds the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify students for special education services and utilize proper channels for delivering services ;

• Develop IEPs and 504s in compliance with State requirements;
• Monitor student progress and implementation of IEPs and 504s ;
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records in SIS ;
• Communicate accommodations/modifications and student needs to teachers, coaches and staff;
• Develop and provide professional development series related to Special Education to staff.
• Coordinate and deliver required health screenings
• Can have paraprofessionals help with extra tutoring, do push ins
• Can teach remedial english/math; can teach two classes, IEP caseload,

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years Special Education teaching required.
• Current MSDE Teaching Certification in subject specialty required, dual licensure preferred.
• Experience working with high school curriculum preferred.
• Experience working with adult students in urban, nontraditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION:

• No supervision responsibilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current Maryland Teaching License required.

• Must possess a current valid driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word and Internet Explorer.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
• Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
• Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word and Chrome.
• Ability to effectively navigate the Internet.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

X Light

Lifting up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is defined as travel to all areas within Goodwill’s territory (Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, Baltimore City and the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland). In some cases, long-distance travel, including overnights may be required but is typically planned in advance. In some cases, travel may be unplanned.

Up to 25% of working time

Must have access to personal vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

X Limited

General office environment where the employee is infrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles or outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually quiet.