Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Youth In Transition (YIT) School | Baltimore, MD

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:45pm

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually

About NCIA:

NCIA is dedicated to empowering people who face significant life challenges. With a commitment to unconditional support and respect for human dignity, NCIA serves a diverse population, including people with intellectual, developmental and emotional disabilities, people re-entering society after incarceration, at-risk youth, and adults with complex needs.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a meaningful life, NCIA offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to foster independence, skill development, and community integration. From vocational training and special education to residential support and employment services, NCIA provides the tools and resources necessary for people to overcome barriers and build fulfilling lives.

Join NCIA and Make a Difference Every Day!

Since 1977, we’ve been dedicated to empowering people facing life’s toughest challenges to build fulfilling lives and stronger communities. NCIA continues to innovate and expand services, striving to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of those facing significant challenges.

About Youth In Transition (YIT) School:

Youth In Transition (YIT) is an MSDE-approved Type I nonpublic school serving students with diverse and intensive learning needs. The school provides academic instruction, vocational experiences, clinical services, and behavior support to help scholars work toward a high school diploma or certificate of completion.

Classroom Assignment:

This position will provide individualized instruction and support based on the academic, behavioral, communication, and/or functional needs of the scholars in the assigned classroom or content area.

Position Summary:

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support to scholars with diverse learning needs. The teacher develops and implements instruction aligned with individual student needs and IEP goals while collaborating with clinical, behavioral, academic, and support teams to promote student growth and success.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide individualized and differentiated instruction based on scholars’ academic and learning needs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional activities, accommodations, and modifications.
• Support scholars in meeting their IEP goals and monitor and document academic progress.
• Implement classroom and behavioral supports, including behavior intervention plans as appropriate.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction and supports as needed.
• Participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with clinical, behavioral, academic, and support staff to address scholars’ individual needs.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and safe classroom environment.
• Supervise and collaborate with teaching assistants and IEP aides assigned to the classroom.
• Communicate with families, school districts/LEAs, and internal teams as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development and other school activities.
• Implement approved safety and crisis-response procedures, including physical intervention or restraint when necessary and as trained.