Special Education Teacher, Infants & Toddlers Program 12months
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
To provide special instruction services to children from birth to 3 years of age and their families. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Provides special instruction/evaluation services to children in a variety of natural environment settings including but not exclusive to homes and childcare settings.
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for children and families based on needs and concerns identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Serves as an ITP service coordinator conducting 6-month and annual reviews helping the family access program resources and other community resources based on identified needs and facilitating transition activities.
Monitors and evaluates child/family outcomes based on needs and priorities as defined by the IFSP.
Communicates and interacts with children parents staff and community representatives.
Conducts developmental and educational assessments of children including entry and exit assessments.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in compliance with COMAR IDEA and Baltimore County ITP policies and procedures.
Collaborates with childcare teachers and other members of the childs early intervention team from the school system and from other public and private partners.
Complies with ITP requirements to document child and family progress and completes appropriate documentation for Medical Assistance billing for service coordination and statewide database.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Training and Experience:
Possession of a bachelors degree in early childhood special education or early childhood education. Experience with early childhood population.
Possession of a bachelors degree in education may be considered with additional experience with early childhood population.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a Maryland Professional certificate with an endorsement in special education birth - grade 3.
OR
Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of IDEA Part C guidelines.
Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstration of expertise and experience in early childhood assessment (birth to five) and early childhood education.
Demonstration of strong human relations communication and organizational skills.
Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Although the work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment some of the essential duties require traveling to a variety of community settings including homes. The work also includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers and occasional limited physical activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
On occasion the work requires a flexible work schedule to meet the scheduling needs of families and other community programs.
GRADE:12 - Month Pay Scale - Valid until January 2026- 12 - Month Pay Scale - Effective January 1 2026
SALARY: $76309 - $143653 (Valid Until 12/31/2025)
$77907 - $143653 (Effective 1/1/2026)
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Officer of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information:
Sally Barbieri .Human Resources Officer
Certificated Staffing
Phone:
Email:
Required Experience:
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About Company
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet ... View more