What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
Title: Special Education Teacher: High School English Signing Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Laurel, MD
Salary Range: The range listed reflects the approximate full salary range for this role. Actual offers will be determined based on relevant experience and qualifications, and candidates will be placed within the range accordingly. PHILLIPS maintains a consistent and equitable process for salary decisions, and salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure fairness.
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.
We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
What the High School Special Education English Teacher does:
In consultation with Assistant Teacher, Behavior Staff, Vocational and Support Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians and other professionals as appropriate, the Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs for each assigned student. Additional responsibilities include:
- Develops Individualized Education Plans for students
- Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies and implements educational goals and objectives covering all required subject areas.
- Prepares quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives.
- Maintains good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
- Maintains classroom budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
- Evaluates students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning, and periodically re-evaluates to make program adjustment.
- Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies based on the curriculum to implement the goals and objectives on the IEP in all required subject areas.
- Organizes classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
- Actively supervises students throughout the day to ensure safety, including, but not limited to bus and playground duty.
- Implements individual and group behavior management programs.
- Designs and delivers English/ELA instruction aligned to state standards and individualized IEP goals, including reading comprehension, written expression, and language development.
- Adapts curriculum and assessments to support diverse learning profiles using differentiated and scaffolded instruction.
What the Special Education Teacher brings to the team:
- Bachelors Degree, required
- Valid Maryland teaching license in special education at the appropriate level or content area, required.
- Experience working in special education or a related field, preferred
- Experience teaching or supporting high school students in an English/ELA special education setting, preferred
Salary : $53,000 - $87,000