About this opportunity
Sheppard Pratt lists this Special Education Teacher (Primary Program) opportunity in rockville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person
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.
What to expect.
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.
What you’ll get from us
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous mileage reimbursement program
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.
What we need from you. 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.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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Worksite address
rockville, MD, 20849, US
Who can apply
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