Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP)

Title Code:

Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP)

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JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct and indirect instruction to children with disabilities and consults with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of special education services provided in the natural environment. The area of concentration will be for those students receiving services in regular schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct instruction to children with disabilities and conducts educational assessments.

Assists in the planning and development of student Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) as a member of the school IFSP team. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of each student as stated on the IFSP. Communicates with parents through conferences, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other means to discuss child’s progress and the IFSP.

Facilitates the implementation of special education services in the natural environments. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate service delivery options for children with disabilities. Provides progress reports as required.

Provides consultation and support to general education teachers regarding implementation of IFSPs, reasonable modification, etc. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical or emotional goals and objectives of students. Consults regarding MOI, equipment and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, case files, etc. as required by program regulations, Board policies and federal, state and local laws.

Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings. Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of instruction for children with disabilities.

Improves his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in the field of special education.

Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques.

Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.

Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with professional colleagues, staff, students and parents.

Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Driving Requirements

N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

None:

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
9/1/2025

Established Date:
10/1/1997

Title Code:
D33891

Title:
TEACHER: SPECIAL EDUCATION INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM (ITP)

Alternate Title:
Teacher: Special Education Infant & Toddler Program (ITP)

Reports to Generic:
Coordinator

Reports to Specific:
COORDINATOR: BIRTH TO FIVE

ORGANIZATION

Division:
Academics

Business Unit:
Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention

Department:
Birth to Five Programming & Services Accountability

Negotiated Agreement:
Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:
I

Days Worked:
260

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Grade:

TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG05;TG06;TG07;TG10;TG12

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Essential Job:

Months Worked:
12

Hours Worked:
7.5

Job Family:
Educational Services

Sub-Function:
Teacher