Classroom Teacher – Multiple Disabilities

Under the direction of the Principal, the Classroom Teacher – Multiple Disabilities will be responsible for providing instruction to students with low incidence special needs including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and multiple disabilities. The incumbent will provide instruction and case management for students with significant vision and hearing deficits with additional disabilities, including significant developmental delays. The Classroom Teacher – Multiple Disabilities will implement best practice strategies in the classroom while recognizing individual instructional needs; provide accommodations and modifications to curriculum and materials to meet students' needs; communicate effectively with team members and parents; implement toileting protocols when required; and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Provides instruction and case management services for students diagnosed with multiple disabilities including significant vision and hearing deficits special needs;

Implements best practice strategies in the classroom while recognizing individual learning styles and needs;

Provides accommodations and modifications to materials and instruction to meet students’ needs;

Follows through on behavioral strategies and interventions that are driven by the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP);

Utilizes the state standards in planning for instruction and in the development of the IEP;

Communicates effectively with team members and parents;

Participates in professional development relative to special education and autism spectrum disorders;

Implements toileting protocols when required;

Collects data and analyzes data to provide feedback to principals and the Department of Special Education on progress monitoring and fidelity of the implementation of instructional supports and intervention programs;

Conducts educational assessments, writes reports and interprets educational assessments; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instructional techniques that inspire, motivate and meet the individual educational needs of all students;

Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture an atmosphere and educational environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all students;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of strategies in monitoring and evaluating student performance and developing and implementing plans to improve student performance;

Demonstrated ability in integrating technology into curriculum;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, office staff and other members of the school community;

Familiarity with best practices in the field of low incidence special education in relation to services, methodologies, communication systems, data collection, etc.;

Knowledge of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and implementation of specially designed instruction;

Knowledge in the continuum of services for students with disabilities, including familiarity with the alternate assessment and framework;

Good knowledge and understanding of the teaching /learning process; and

Excellent oral and communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required. Previous experience in teaching special education, working with students that exhibit intensive learning needs, behaviors and/or working in a contained special education classroom setting as well as in the inclusive environment preferred.



Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment.



Oversees and provides support to classroom paraprofessional(s) and dedicated or classroom assistants, if applicable.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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