Special Education Teacher - Transition Age $2,500 Hiring Incentive
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Jessup
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Student Debt Relief Available for Teacher positions and $2,500
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.
Certified transition special educator who has worked with students
with autism who will prepare them for post-school life by providing
instruction on life skills, vocational skills, spontaneous and
functional communication, and social skills in the community.
At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and
Pervasive Behavioral Challenges (LEAP) Program, our mission is to
ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills
necessary to fully participate in school, community, workplace, and
home life.
Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day
program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for
students with complex academic, communication, social, and
behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of
lifelong skills through an active approach to learning, including
participation in community and work-based learning opportunities
that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.
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.
Collaborate 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.
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 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.
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 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.
While 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.
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.
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
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