FY26: Teacher, Special Education, Preschool Education Program (PEP), Itinerant, Behavior Support, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information: This position is itinerant in nature- will travel to PEP school locations w/in MCPS. The teacher’s base will be at CESC (Rockville). The responsibilities will be to support the staff working w/ students that have significant behavior concerns. Must be able to support teams with writing FBA/BIP and developing plans for the student to achieve success in the classroom(s). Preference given to those w/experience &/or certification in behavioral approach & Coaching w/young children. The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

.Under direction provides direct, consultative, and other program services for children ages three through five, who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Assesses plans and provides instruction on the MCPS pre kindergarten curriculum outcomes for students. Consults with staff (coordinator, program support teacher, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment. Ability to administer, accurately interpret, analyze data and write concise educational assessment reports.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:

Meets Maryland State Department of Education requirements for special education teacher.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of early childhood intervention to children with multiple developmental delays; typical and atypical development of children, ages three through five years; thorough knowledge of educational techniques/programming to address multiple developmental delays; technology applications for pre-kindergarten students; ability to identify problems and generate solutions to address the learning needs of pre-kindergarten students with delays; ability to implement effective behavior intervention strategies; ability to handle multiple tasks at a time; excellent organizational skills for managing student information; ability to establish effective classroom management routines; knowledge of early literacy; able to develop functional behavior assessments and implement behavioral intervention plans. Excellent communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university; background in early childhood human development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families; experience teaching pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

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