Substitute Teacher

Sheppard Pratt; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs support individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the necessary guidance to thrive.

As a Substitute Teacher you instruct students according to prepared lesson plans, manage behavior, maintain an orderly classroom, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and at least 1 month teaching experience.
• Prior experience in special education or with students with emotional/behavioral issues preferred.
• Able to maintain attendance and support lunch/bus duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students according to lesson plans prepared by the regular teacher.
• Manage behavioral expectations and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Communicate with students to address developmental needs of the age group.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific needs in instruction.
• Keep attendance records and may grade students' work.
• May assume lunch, bus duty or participate in field trips.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavioral management

Communication with students

Lesson instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Substitute Teacher

• Posted on October 16, 2026

Locations

• Special Educ/Early Childhood and General Educ
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SUBST013194

Description

Sheppard Pratt School in Lanham is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of our school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From the moment students enter our doors, they are greeted by the warm smiles of our dedicated staff and surrounded by sensory-engaging elements like bubble tables and 50-gallon fish tank.

As a Substitute Teacher you:

• Instruct students according to lesson plans for academic work which have been prepared by regular teacher.
• Are responsible for the behavioral management of assigned students.
• Maintain orderly classroom learning environment.
• Communicate with students based on the understanding of the developmental needs of the specific child and/or adolescent student population served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the age-specific student needs in instruction.
• Keep attendance records; may grade students' work.
• May assume responsibility for lunch duty, bus duty, or participate in field trips.

Work Schedule: This position is used on an as needed basis; however, candidates should have regular availability to provide coverage throughout the year as needed.

Requires: Bachelor's degree and 1+ month of related teaching experience. Previous experience in a special education setting and/or with students with emotional/behavioral issues, and/or autism preferred.

Salary: $120/day for short term assignments; $60/day for half day assignments; $150/day for long term - after 10 consecutive work days (two weeks) in the same assignment.

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