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Teacher, Special Education Resource Room

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Sp Ed Resource Rm CODE: 1046 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Special Education Resource Room GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the principal and special education supervisor, provides instructional support to students with disabilities and general classroom teachers who are served through the following programs: Hearing and Vision, Autism, Emotional Disabilities (ED), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Speech and Language (SL), Physical Disabilities (PD), Learning for Independence (LFI), and the School Community-based (SCB) Program. Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the specific disability served (Hearing and Vision, Autism, ED, SL, PD, and ID), the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) K¿8 curriculum, MCPS special education program, IEPs, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best practices in instruction, research-based reading instruction, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special education. Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials. 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 with course work focusing on students served in special education programs: Hearing and Vision, Autism, ED, SL, PD. LFI, or SCB Program. 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: Meet Maryland State Department of Education requirements for a 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.) 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.)

Provides both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general classroom teachers.

Serves as liaison between school staff members and school administration including special education supervisor.

Prepares for Educational Management Team/IEP team meetings and coordinates case management.

Interprets both formal, informal, and classroom-based assessment for students to make instructional decisions.

Collects data on student performance so as to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.

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

Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, changes in educational policy, and other information as may be necessary to effective classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.

Supervises and plans for the continuing professional development of paraeductors assigned to students with disabilities.

Participates in training workshop for new resource room teachers.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established:
Date(s) Revised: 1/08, 11/17
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.