2026 Summer School - Special Education Elementary /Middle Teacher - SPED ESY

Plans, develops, implements, and monitors individualized education programs. Provides appropriate specialized educational instruction and works closely with related service staff to ensure continuity of services for meeting the specific needs of students with disabilities participation in the Extended School Year (ESY) Program for students in grades Prek - 8 . Manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required to meet the individual needs of students.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct instructional services to students with disabilities based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Experience working with students with cognitive, behavioral, intellectual, social, and emotional disabilities.
• Assesses individual student with disabilities for the purpose of preparing and implementing individual education programs.
• Teachers will participate in professional development prior to the start of the ESY Program and meet regularly with site based and district office ESY Lead.
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Maintains appropriate records and documents for students participating in ESY Program.
• Establishes and maintains effective discipline and management procedures for students.
• Evaluates the academic and social progress of students participating in the ESY Program.
• Collaborates with parents of students participating in the ESY Program to ensure ongoing communication and instructional support.
• Assigns work to and oversees aides and parent and student volunteers, if applicable.
• Participates in in-service training, staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Holds unexpired MSDE educator licensure or certification in the area of Special Education; dual certification in content area preferred.
• Employee of Baltimore City Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, with the intention to remain an employee for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Possession of all appropriate licenses, certificates, and contracts for the 2026-2027 school year (non-renewals, expiring certifications, separations including retirees will not be considered for summer school employment).
• Exhibits professional oral, written communication, and human relation skills.
• Acceptable annual rating by school principal/administrator
• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
  
  
  

Full time or Part time Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
  
  
  

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.