Special Education Teacher - Intensive Vision & Behavior Program

Sunbelt Staffing

Calvert County, MD, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionBachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Position Overview

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a highly specialized and dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time contract position in the Nottingham area. This unique, in-person role operates on a year-round school schedule, providing vital continuity of education and behavioral support for an intensive, specialized student population.

This position is an exceptional opportunity for an educator with a background in complex instructional strategies and behavior analysis, offering a structured, impactful environment focused on driving critical growth for students with overlapping high-level needs.

Key Responsibilities

Teach visually impaired students with multiple complex disabilities on both an individual and group basis.
Address significant intersecting and interfering academic, instructional, and behavioral needs.
Implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies specifically tailored to skill acquisition (instruction) and behavioral excesses (reduction).
Develop, write, and monitor compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address both vision and behavioral requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
Ability to secure a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification with an endorsement in Vision.
Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, adaptive teaching practices, and compliant IEP procedures.
Strong experience working with autism and complex disabilities involving significant behavioral support needs is highly preferred.

Position Highlights

Year-Round Impact: Benefit from a steady, year-round schedule that supports instructional momentum and provides deep continuity for your students.
Specialized Focus: Utilize and sharpen advanced clinical skills by combining vision-specific teaching techniques with proven behavior analysis strategies.
Clear Evaluation Process: The district features a supportive, structured onboarding process, typically moving from an initial phone screen directly into a secondary interview for quick placement decisions.

Compensation for this position ranges from $19.00 to $40.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found [here](https://www.sunbeltstaffing.com/benefits-and-faqs/). This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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