Special Education Teacher - Brook Lane

Meritus Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Laurel Hall School in Maryland is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with IEPs, conduct ongoing assessments, and support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and emotional needs in a therapeutic classroom.

The role requires Maryland certification in Special Education, a Bachelor's in Education, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote student growth and success.

Qualifications

• Maryland teaching certification in Special Education or conditional certification accepted.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with IEPs and assess student progress.
• Develop lesson plans and materials to support student growth.
• Monitor progress toward academic and behavioral goals and maintain records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families to support student success.
• Utilize behavior interventions and crisis de-escalation when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

Laurel Hall School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and implement individualized educational programming for students with diverse learning, behavioral, and emotional needs. The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging, and therapeutic learning environment while supporting students in achieving their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Teacher - Special Education

Laurel Hall School | Hagerstown, MD

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

Position Summary

The Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction aligned with student IEPs, providing ongoing assessment and progress monitoring, maintaining effective classroom management, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to support student success.

Qualifications

Required:

• Maryland teaching certification in Special Education appropriate for the assignment (conditional certification may be accepted).
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field that qualifies the individual to work with children and adolescents.
• Candidates with a qualifying Bachelor's degree who do not yet hold a Maryland teaching certificate may be hired provisionally and must participate in and successfully complete an approved teacher preparation program to obtain certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize responsibilities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Current BLS (CPR) and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid Driver’s License in the state that you reside. No record of moving violations in the past three years is preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching children and adolescents with multiple exceptionalities.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level.
• Knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, and educational assessment.
• Special education content-area certification.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs and services in accordance with IEP requirements.
• Develop lesson plans, assignments, and classroom materials that support student growth.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Maintain accurate grade books, progress reports, and educational documentation.
• Utilize positive behavior interventions and proactive classroom management strategies.
• Supervise and provide instructional guidance to Teaching Assistants and Behavioral Specialists.
• Foster a therapeutic and engaging learning environment that encourages student success.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of behavior management, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Laurel Hall School?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with unique learning needs.
• Collaborative and supportive educational environment.
• Professional development and teacher preparation opportunities for eligible provisional hires.
• Purpose-driven work focused on student achievement, growth, and well-being.

Caring for Our Team

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential: employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible