Special Education Teacher
Company: Nexus Family Healing
Role summary
Special Education Teacher is a role at Nexus Family Healing in Baltimore, Maryland, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-18. Salary: USD 80,000–90,000 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Special Education Teacher
- Company
- Nexus Family Healing
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 80,000–90,000 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-18
If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in children's lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career without needing a formal degree. You will be well-supported with a competitive salary of up to $90,000, making it a great entry point for anyone passionate about inclusive education and personal growth.
Job description
Description
Nexus Family Healing-Woodbourne Campus is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher.
Make a lasting impact by helping students with disabilities thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in an inclusive learning environment. As a Special Education Teacher, you will partner with general education teachers, families, and support staff to deliver individualized instruction, lead IEP development and implementation, and empower students to achieve college and career readiness.
Woodbourne Campus is located on a historic site in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, that has been helping kids in need for over 200 years, originally as an orphanage in the early 1800s. In 2012, Nexus Family Healing affiliated with location, bringing our innovative trauma-informed practices to the youth of Baltimore.
At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.
Schedule/Location/Pay:
Salary Range - $80,000 - $90,000
Full Time - On-site opportunity (1301 Woodbourne Ave, Baltimore, MD)
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing follows a year-round academic calendar, including scheduled break weeks and holidays off.
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
Eight Days of PTO in First Year of employment.
Seven Paid Holidays
Spring, Summer, Winter Breaks
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
401k match
NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
Tuition assistance and training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more!
Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities while working in collaboration with the general education teachers and is a responsible team member for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) by working with students in decision making, interpersonal development, and academic growth by providing the strategies, resources, and instruction to enable each student to meet the demands of Colleges and Career Readiness Standards.
Primary responsibilities:
General Education
Provide specialized instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities in both inclusive co-teaching and self-contained classroom settings.
Collaborate with general education teachers to plan, deliver, and assess evidence-based instruction that supports student success.
Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, including conducting evaluations, interpreting assessment data, and maintaining compliance with special education requirements.
Serve as a student case manager by coordinating IEP meetings, communicating student progress with families, and partnering with educators and support staff to meet individual student needs.
Student Performance, Assessments & Best Practices
Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data and formal/informal assessments to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.
Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, accommodations, and modifications to support access to the general education curriculum and achievement of IEP goals.
Ensure special education compliance by managing IEP timelines, evaluations, and required documentation.
Plan and deliver individualized instruction, coordinate paraeducator support, and engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practices and student success.
Classroom Environment & Best Practices
Create and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning, engagement, and appropriate behavior.
Plan and deliver well-prepared, goal-oriented instruction aligned to curriculum standards and individual student needs.
Supervise and direct paraeducators, instructional assistants, behavioral aides, and volunteers to effectively support student success.
Establish clear learning objectives and classroom expectations while promoting district educational goals and academic achievement.
Student Goals & Progress
Monitor and assess student academic progress, using data to measure growth and provide required progress reports.
Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and reports in compliance with legal, district, and administrative requirements.
Implement classroom procedures and behavior expectations that foster a safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
Deliver instruction aligned to curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear learning objectives to support student achievement.
Student Casework
Collaborates with administrators, other teachers, school assistants, related service providers, families, and others as necessary.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Program & Educational Policy, Procedure & Compliance
Remains current on and adherent to all company policies, assigned trainings and/or certification requirements.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Incorporates modifications, accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiation to address diverse learning needs in lesson planning and content delivery.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules gov