Special Education Teacher (Sheppard Pratt School- Rockville- Primary Program)

Sheppard Pratt; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for their Rockville Primary Program, which supports students with autism and related disorders. The role involves creating personalized lesson plans and providing behavioral support, all within a structured, supportive environment aimed at helping students thrive.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience.
• Must have or be eligible for Maryland certification.
• Experience with low-functioning/non-verbal children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Provide behavioral management and monitor student progress.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings.

Skills

Behavioral management

Instructional modification

Monitoring student progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification (conditional, standard, or advanced)

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Sheppard Pratt School- Rockville- Primary Program)

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The Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville - Primary Program is a year round program that serves students age 5-15 with autism spectrum disorder and other related disorders. Students are taught in highly structured, self-contained classrooms utilizing a variety of strategies including: discrete trial, direct instruction, play based instruction, motor skill development, sensory integration strategies, natural aided language stimulation, community based instruction, and positive behavioral support.

Special Education Teachers:

• Develop and implement lesson plans and modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
• Provide behavioral management.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on students' progress.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
  
  
  

The pay range for this position is $60,000 minimum - $108,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 months of related teaching experience (i.e. student teaching, internships, etc.).
• Must have or be eligible for a conditional, standard professional or advanced certification with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) at time of appointment. Candidates with a conditional certification must obtain standard professional or advanced certification within two to four years of starting in teaching role, as determined by MSDE evaluation of the individual's credentials. Must maintain MSDE certification requirements throughout tenure in position.
• Experience working with children/adolescents with autism who are low functioning/non-verbal and have severe emotional/behavioral issues strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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