Special Education Teacher: K-12

COMPENSATION: $77,769.00/AnnuallyJoin Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:


* Develops and monitors Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, utilizing On-line MD IEP.


* Plans and implements appropriate activities based on IEP and established curriculums, including Maryland State Curriculum, and incorporating community-based instruction and functional life skills curriculums.


* Uses appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.


* Maintains current Maryland State Department of Education certification.


* Attends and participates in parent meetings, staff meetings, Team Share meetings, and other required meetings.


* Maintains each assigned student's quarterly progress report.


* Plans for and implements assigned students' Maryland State Testing.


* Maintains and/or contributes to records for evaluation of students' development and assessment.


* Supervises the performance of Teaching Assistants and Program Assistants through the use of CPMS and by providing periodic input to school administration relative to staff performance.


* Ability and willingness to utilize approved behavior management techniques including physical interventions when required.


* Follows all Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), Medical protocols, and Sensory Diets as prescribed in assigned students' IEPs.


* Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.


* Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and by Agency policy.


* Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.


* Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.


* Assumes other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION:


* Conforms to requirements delineated by the Maryland State Department of Education, COMAR By-Laws, 13A 09.10.18A-C


* Valid Maryland Certificates in Special Education.


* Preferably holds a valid driver's license and has an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the require...