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FY27: Teacher, Reading Specialist, Takoma Park ES, 1.0 FTE
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$71,193 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
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ES, 1.0 FTE
Montgomery County Public Schools - 4.0 Takoma Park, MD Job Details Full-time $66,690 - $135,745 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications School experience Program management Student reading programs Writing skills Parent collaboration Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with students Parent communication in school administration Achievement tests Educational program management Full Job Description FY27: Teacher, Reading Specialist, Takoma ParkES, 1.0 FTE
Job Specific Information :
The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.https:
//drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view This job includes required summer days for which you will be compensated at your regular rate of pay.MCPS Official Job Description Summary Description:
The reading teacher supports students as they construct meaning in reading. Under the direction of the principal, the reading teacher provides services to administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents. In addition, the reading teacher uses both informal and standardized measures to diagnose the strengths and needs of individual students and/or groups of students. The reading teacher teaches basic and developmental reading.Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.Special Requirements:
Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of MCPS goals and guidelines and current professional research in order to coordinate and evaluate all schoolwide reading services. Thorough knowledge of educational process; background in content area desirable. Ability to assume responsibility as approved by the principal and in conjunction with other school leaders (i.e., resource teachers, counselors) in initiating and providing reading services that are consistent with the needs of all students.Ability to articulate a schoolwide reading program to staff, students, parents, feeder and receiving schools. Ability to provide in-school training in reading and language arts to school staff. Ability to serve as a schoolwide resource. Ability to work effectively with principal, staff and parents. Skillsin written and oral communication, human relations, organization and management. Completion of MCPS Teacher Test.