Special Education Teacher

The Trellis School is a K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Sparks, MD (Baltimore County). Our Autism Instructors work one-on-one with our learners and receive extensive training and coaching in behavior management. The school’s educational program is designed to build strong foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social and play skills in young learners with a focus on using Verbal Behavior (VB).

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing individualized instructional programs for learners with adherence to Verbal Behavior methodology and Maryland State Curriculum.

• Observe instructor/learner pairs during NET/ITT sessions and demonstrate, explain, and support the use of effective instructional procedures
• Inform Education Director and Instructional Support Specialist regarding school wide training needs
• Seek support of Education Director and Instructional Support Specialist when needed after employing known strategies
• Follow through on instructional recommendations made by Instructional Support Specialist or Education Director.
• Complete classroom administrative tasks (attendance, goal sheet preparation, schedule updates, behavior graphing, etc.)
• Conduct NET plan reviews and data sheet reviews for each learner, weekly
• Complete video reviews and follow up conferences
• Complete binder reviews
• Review behavioral data to determine trends
• Develop Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student
• Participate in all IEP related meetings (Annual Review, Progress Review, Evaluation Planning and Evaluation Review Meetings) for each student
• Conduct educational assessments when ordered by IEP team and write reports
• Materials preparation for group activities or individual learners if necessary
• Lead program update meetings for students
• Support general school procedures: such as arrival, lunch schedules, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc.
• Provide model 1:1 instruction for learners
• Plan for, provide, and evaluate group instruction
• Maintain current standard/provisional certification within MSDE guidelines
• Maintain current first aid/CPR certification
• Demonstrate positive work ethic by actively seeking student growth and offering suggestions for program improvement
• Demonstrate professionalism when working with other staff members and parents
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and MSDE Teaching Certification (SPC I/II, APC, or COND)
  required
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• To use initiative in taking the first steps or act without being urged to complete projects and/or work.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Planning/organizing—the individual is detail oriented, prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Multi-tasking – the individual is able to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• To have the ability and flexibility to work effectively in an organization environment that is rapidly growing and changing.
• Must attend all mandatory training(s).
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Language Ability

Must be able to speak and read English. The ability to read and interpret documents
related to Maryland State Curriculum, accounting, policy and procedures manual(s),
safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. The ability to write routine reports,
letters and emails as well as general correspondence. Have the ability to speak
effectively with special needs children and in describing general work needs and to
speak effectively in interpersonal situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft
Widows programs including, but not limited to Word and Excel. Additionally, an
individual should have knowledge of Trellis Services web-based systems/programs.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Our dress code
is conducive to working with children in the in-class room school environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. The noise level in the school environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, learning tools or toys; reach with
hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste
or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.