SCHOOL PROFILE

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The School has enrolled 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SUMMARY

Under the leadership of the Special Education Director, the Special Education Teacher/Coordinator is to work with and co-teach middle and/or high school students to ensure their success in a college preparatory program. The Special Education Teacher/Coordinator provides effective instruction and support in curricular areas for which employed; utilizes various instructional resources and technologies; demonstrates knowledge of the teaching/learning process; develops and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of a diverse student population; maintains contact and communication with parents and Student Life staff; and works effectively with administrators, colleagues, and all members of the school community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate in a strong team environment to:

• Assist with student/teacher schedules or testing schedules, when asked by the SPED Director.
• In charge of implementing and creating of HS Midterm/Final schedules.
• Leads departmental PDs under the direction of the SPED Director.
• Creates SPED newsletter under the direction of the SPED Director.
• Attend MSDE trainings for IEP chairs and MDOIEP administration.
• At times lead school-wide PDs under the direction of the SPED Director.
• Assists with Medicaid billing coordination under the direction of the Director.
• Trains new and current SPED/SEED staff on special education policies/procedures.
• Audits staff MDOIEP paperwork for compliance purposes- specifically IEPs/ IEP progress reports, reports result to the SPED Director.
• Assists SPED teachers/related services providers with MDOIEP and SPED services.
• MDOIEP administration: transfer students, exit students, add students, create staff logins, complete MSIT tickets for MDOIEP errors.
• Act as admin designee when needed and attend IEP meetings.
• Promote and support a middle and/or high school program with promotion based upon standards mastery
• Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
• Examine student assessment data to guide and improve instruction
• Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
• Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework
• Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
• Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
• Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
• Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
• Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
• Participate in summer programming which may include direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues
• Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
• Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED Staff Manual
• Keep confidentiality within the department and within the SEED MD community
• And any other responsibilities given by the Director of Special Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in related field is required
• Master’s in related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired.
• Active Special Education Teaching Certificate (grades 6-12) is required
• At least 2 year’s Special Education teaching experience is required.