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Teacher, Special Education Secondary Intensive Reading

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Special Education CODE: 1034 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Special Education Secondary Intensive Reading GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the school principal and the Department of Special Education Services, supports students with disabilities with intensive reading needs. Through the use of a variety of research-based interventions the secondary intensive reading needs (IRN) teacher plans and implements instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. The IRN teacher may assist in the selection of appropriate reading level instructional materials and development individual student instructional plans. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with intensive reading needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) K¿8 curriculum, research-based reading interventions, data collection, and research-based instructional practices. Thorough knowledge of the MCPS special education program, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) and state and federal policies related to special education. Thorough knowledge of formal and informal reading assessments. Ability to provide school-based training in reading interventions to school-based staff members. Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, other professionals, administrators, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the six performance standards established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in special education or a related field. Three years or more of successful teaching experience as a special education teacher providing developmental reading instruction to students with intensive reading needs. 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 Certificate II (SPC II) 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.) Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the Montgomery County Education Association agreement.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.)

Collaborates with both general and special education teachers within the school.

Provides both formal and informal assessment in reading.

Selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students with intensive reading needs to provide access to the general curriculum.

Assists school staff members in determining specific reading interventions and strategies in reading and writing based upon an analysis of individual student need.

Participates in school-based IEP team meetings as needed.

Implements systematic research-based instructional reading programs and reading strategies that will assist students in the development of surface-level skills (phonological awareness, decoding, word recognition, reading fluency) as well as comprehension level skills (vocabulary, responsive comprehension).

Interprets both standardized assessments and curriculum-based assessment for students to make instructional decisions.

Collects and analyzes data of student performance to improve student outcomes with direct instruction using both pre- and post-test data.

Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.

Supports the general education classroom through consultation on accommodations and differentiated instruction.

Participates in in-service activities.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Class Established: 5/02
Date(s) Revised: 7/07, 1/08,11/17
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.