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Teacher, Special Education (Students with Physical Disabilities)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Special Education CODE: 1034 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Special Education (Students with Physical Disabilities) GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, provides direct, consultative, and other program services to students with physical disabilities, regular classroom teachers, and parents on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and participating in IEP team meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of physical disabilities and the impact to instruction; thorough knowledge of teaching strategies, assistive devices, and accommodations for students with physical disabilities; ability to administer, interpret, and analyze data, and write concise educational assessment reports. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in special education with course work in teaching students with physical disabilities, student teaching experience in the area of physical disabilities, or two years experience in teaching the physically disabled; training and/or experience with students with physical disabilities, technology, and universal design are desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in special education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) May require lifting, transfers to use equipment, use of assistive devices, and assistance with daily living skills.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a member of the school¿s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and/or the school¿s Collaborative Problem Solving Team.

Identifies learning needs of students through observation of student behaviors, administration of appropriate assessments and from information provided by parents and other professionals involved with the student. Provides direct and consultative instruction to students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Develops IEPs linked to the MCPS curriculum for students with disabilities.

Provides instruction for students. Selects appropriate teaching techniques, modifying tasks and materials to accommodate individual needs. Provides and evaluates instruction for students on written work. Implements effective classroom and behavior management strategies.

Supervises paraeducator assigned to students with special needs.

Consults/team teaches with regular classroom teachers in accommodating for students in the LRE emphasizing the student's learning style and sharing ideas, techniques, methods, and materials.

Provides and explains diagnostic information to general educators working with the student.

Participates in IEP team meetings, and revises the IEP document as appropriate.

Participates in county-wide and school-based professional development activities.

Communicates with parents regarding the IEP, student progress, and any parental concerns.

Provides case management responsibilities and maintains current records on student progress.

Attends team-planning and grade-level meetings, presenting relevant, organized information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Class Established: 8/83
Date(s) Revised: 7/93, 2/2010
Last Reviewed: 1/2010

This description may be changed at any time.