Special Education Teacher - ACE (Academic Core Excellence) Program

1. A valid Maryland Professional Educator Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education K-12.
2. Knowledgeable of the IEP process and special education regulations desired
3. Has good interpersonal communication skills.
4. Well-organized
5. Ability to work well with colleagues students and parents.

1. Implements the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the Students Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Develops short and long-range plans consistent with curriculum goals learners diversity and learning theory as well as developing transition plans by collaborating with the student parent transition specialist para-educators and other service providers and prepare students for transitioning out of high school.
3. Plans and prepares for IEP and parent meetings.
4. Maintains records of data collection indicating progress of the student in achieving the objectives of the IEP and assists with the evaluation and assessment of students.
5. Implement effective evidence-based and/or research-based methodologies and curriculum (e.g. PECS Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) TEACCH structured teaching social skills).
6. Understands assessment as an educational process including how to interpret information obtained from standardized and non-standardized assessment analyze and use to develop instruction and goals for individual students as well as writing IEP paperwork and conducting IEP meetings.
7. Utilizes specialized materials equipment and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and understands the use of adaptive equipment for students with disabilities to plan and prepare for the integration of assistive and instructional technology to meet a students individual needs.
8. Understands basic classroom management theories and methods; with strategies for individual behavior management crisis prevention/intervention and de-escalation techniques.
9. Understands the aspects of schedule routines and transitions that promote development and learning.
10. Understands the characteristics of environments including materials equipment and spatial arrangements that facilitate development learning and interaction among students.
11. Consults with therapists and others as needed to plan for students needs and required adaptations modifications and use of assistive/adaptive technology.
12. Assists hands-on with students self-care and basic living skills such as eating toileting/diapering ensuring medication is given dressing and hygiene
13. Provides supervision and establishes the schedule role responsibilities and expectations for the para-educators assigned to assist the teacher.
14. Communicates regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school
15. Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
16. Maintains confidentiality maintenance of professional ethics and best practice standards maintenance of school policies and procedures.
17. Engages in professional development to stay current on researched-based instructional strategies and services and seeks additional resources and assistance as needed to meet the individualized needs of students.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws and the policies of the Board of Education QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color age religion disability genetics ancestry/national origin marital status sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service and provides equalaccess to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Annes County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 176.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans Director of Student Services or ext. 154.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith Supervisor of Special Education or ext. 131.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 176.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Annes County Public Schools 202 Chesterfield Ave Centreville Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Espaol-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202

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Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.