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Job Type : Contract
Location : Silver Spring Maryland
Pay : Very Competitive Pay! Benefits Available!
Job Description
Summary
Support students in grades 6–12 as a Special Education Teacher in a communitybased nonclassroom role. Rather than working in a school building you’ll meet students in everyday community settings like libraries Starbucks or local resource centers. Caseloads are kept intentionally small and manageable and you’ll serve students primarily in the designated counties—with occasional travel to nearby areas if needed based on student assignments. Community Support Staff (paras) assist students daily while you provide the instructional leadership IEP guidance and oversight across the week.
What You’ll Do
Provide individualized academic instruction to students in nontraditional community locations such as libraries coffee shops and resource centers
Collaborate with Community Support Staff (paras) who work daily with students to implement IEPs and learning plans
Travel to student sites throughout the week based on caseload (3–5 days/week) with mileage reimbursement for trips beyond standard commute
Serve as the primary instructional lead for students setting educational goals and monitoring progress
Coordinate directly with principals families and other staff to ensure each student’s academic success
Contribute to IEP documentation updates and student reports
Manage a dynamic weekly schedule with flexibility built in (e.g. midday breaks travel time)
Experience You’ll Need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university
Eligible for or actively pursuing MSDE Special Education Certification
Conditional certification available if enrolled in an MSDEapproved alternative prep program
Praxis completion may be required depending on GPA and degree (Reading Writing Math Special Ed Core)
Experience working with students with IEPs or in flexible/alternative settings preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the week
Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days
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