What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
Title: Teacher ~ Special Education
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Laurel, Maryland
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees 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 a $2,500 sign on bonus for this role!
Benefits Overview: PHILLIPS Programs offers comprehensive benefits, including group health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid life and long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Additional benefits include a 403(b)-retirement savings plan, paid sick/personal leave, reimbursement for professional fees, and funds for degree program coursework. Employees also enjoy access to an Employee Assistance Program, legal assistance, gym membership discounts, and various employee discounts at local stores.
What the Teacher does:
In consultation with Assistant Teacher, Behavior Staff, Career Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians and other professionals as appropriate, the High School English Teacher develops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs for each assigned student. In addition, they
- Develop Individualized Education Plans for students
- Prepare quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives.
- Maintain good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
- Maintain classroom budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
- Evaluate students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning, and periodically re-evaluates to make program adjustment.
- Select appropriate instructional materials and strategies based on the curriculum to implement the goals and objectives on the IEP in all required subject areas.
- Organize classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
- Actively supervise students throughout the day to ensure safety, including, but not limited to bus and playground duty.
- Implement individual and group behavior management programs.
Phillips Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:What the High School English Teacher brings to the team:
- Bachelor’s Degree, required.
- Must meet the qualifications for a Maryland Educator License in special education at the appropriate level.
- Experience working in special education or a related field preferred.
Salary : $53,000 - $85,000