Special Education Teacher $5,000 Hiring Incentive (High School)
Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:
*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 instruction to 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.
Benefits:
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
Minimum pay range:
USD $52,480.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range:
USD $114,155.00/Yr.
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