SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

This position could be placed in any classification within the Teacher Series. Salary and exact classification will be determined following an assessment of the selected candidate's education, experience and MSDE Certification using the IEPP Salary scale. This is an Agency specific. The resulting list will be used to fill current and future vacancies of this specific classification and function only within DLLR. Applicants must submit a new application if applying to any other recruitment of this classification at a different agency.

To provide instructional services to assigned inmate students toward the educational goals as established by their Individualized Educational Program (IEP) in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Provide instruction to assigned special education inmate students which results in their progress toward specific goals as described in their individualized educational program (IEP). Maintain all records (special education and general education) in compliance with state and federal laws, meeting departmental standards for accessibility, uniformity, and confidentially.  Prepare written reports to help determine eligibility for special education services; prepare SSIS forms and special education reports monthly. Plan and organize time, in advance, to provide for effective special education services and instruction. Use approved assessment instruments to determine eligibility for special education services and to determine effectiveness of instruction.

Applicants MUST possess a minimum of one (1) year of professional teaching experience and the appropriate educational credential as determined by the Maryland State Department of Education – MSDE (http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/ ).  

A COPY OF CURRENT MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE AND FULL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.

Must posses current MSDE Special Education Certification

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Section 6-101 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.

Additional educational credits beyond the Advanced Professional Certificate must meet the following criteria established by the Institutional Educators Pay Plan Committee in order to qualify for application toward the APC plus 30 (60) levels:

Credits must be beyond the education level held at the time the educational requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate were met and must either relate to the current job responsibilities or be part of an employer approved program of study. Credits mean semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university or Maryland State Department of Education approved workshops. No more than one half of any additional credits applied to these criteria may be earned through Maryland Department of Education approved workshops.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application  to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.  RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.   

Applications that meet qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The certified list will be used by DLLR for a period of one year.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application.  Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience and addressing the specific qualifications shown above.    All required documentation must be received no later than the close of business on the closing date. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 15-005897-0001 (Special Education Teahcer)
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.