What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
Job Details
Title: Special Education Teacher
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Laurel, Maryland
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
Benefits Overview: PHILLIPS Programs offers comprehensive benefits, including group health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid life and long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Additional benefits include a 403(b)-retirement savings plan, paid sick/personal leave, reimbursement for professional fees, and funds for degree program coursework. Employees also enjoy access to an Employee Assistance Program, legal assistance, gym membership discounts, and various employee discounts at local stores.
What the Special Education Teacher does:
In coordination with the Related Services, Behavior and Specialty Teaching Staff, the Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs for each assigned student. In addition, The special education teacher:
- Develops Individualized Education Plans for students, in consultation with Assistant Teacher, Behavior Staff, Career Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians and other professionals as appropriate.
- Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies based on the curriculum to implement the goals and objectives on the IEP in all required subject areas.
- Prepares quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives; evaluating students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning, and periodically re-evaluating to make program adjustment.
- Maintains good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
- Actively supervises students throughout the day to ensure safety, including, but not limited to bus and playground duty.
- Implements individual and group behavior management programs.
- Organizes classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
- Maintains classroom budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
What the Middle School Special Education Teacher brings to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required.
- Must meet the qualifications for a Maryland Educator License in special education at the appropriate level.
- Experience working in special education or a related field, preferred.
PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $50,000 - $82,000
