What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher: Content position at The Ivymount Corporation?
Summary: Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting related to designated content area curricula. Current openings include English Language Arts and Math in our high School Program.
Professional Development
We provide exceptional initial and ongoing training in the field of special education, annual tuition and workshop/conference reimbursement, access to journal and research databases, onsite trainings and workshops, and opportunities for promotion within Ivymount!
Growth at Ivymount
Ivymount has a strong culture of growing and promoting talented employees from within our organization!
Supervision in the Field of ABA
We provide supervision for employees seeking or maintaining their BCBA, BCaBA or RBT credentials
Health Benefits
We provide access to health & wellness benefits, including Medical & Dental insurance for employees working over 15 hours per week
403(b) Plan
We provide a retirement savings plan including both Traditional and Roth contribution options
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and monitor content instruction and related materials to ensure alignment with course requirements, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and student performance
Create and implement instructional plans based on evidence-based practice
Supervise classroom staff’s instructional planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting related to the content area
Implement classroom/individual behavior management programs
Participate in the IEP development process as assigned (e.g., administer assessments, write reports, attend meetings)
Report on student progress as assigned (e.g., quarterly report cards, academic checklists)
Administer and maintain updated student assessments
Communicate with parents/guardians related to content area
Hold confidential all knowledge of students and their families
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in special education and/or designated content area
Maryland Standard Professional Certificate in Special Education or eligibility for Conditional Certificate. If teacher holds a Conditional Certificate, teacher must complete requirements for a Standard Professional Certificate within the required timeframe.
Experience in Special Education or a related field
Two years’ classroom teaching experience as a lead teacher
Experience teaching designated content area
Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise classroom staff
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills
Cooperative participation within an interdisciplinary team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Support of program philosophy
Computer skills related to common office tasks such as email, conducting internet searches, and using MSOffice (e.g., MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ivymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Accordingly, Ivymount carries out all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $66,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Special education school
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Ivymount is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization visas. Are you authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for a visa?
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Work Location: In person
Salary : $66,200