Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg is a dynamic nonpublic special education day school committed to providing comprehensive yearround educational therapeutic and daily living services to students aged 12 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder intellectual disabilities multiple disabilities and other health impairments ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. We may be small but our dedication is anything but. From our bighearted staff to our ambitious goals for our students we approach everything with enthusiasm and intention.
What to expect.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated special education teacher. You will be responsible for providing specialized instruction support and accommodations to students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued respected and supported in their academic and socialemotional development.
- Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) for students with disabilities in collaboration with parents school administrators and support staff.
- Planning and implementing evidencebased instruction that meets the developmental emotional and behavioral needs and learning styles of the various student populations
- Differentiating instruction to meet unique academic socialemotional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborating with the behavioral and clinical teams to develop and implement plans for students with behavioral needs.
What youll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multidisciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to ongoing training and education including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
- Comprehensive retirement medical dental and vision benefits.
- Generous paidtimeoff and flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary employee assistance program.
- And more!
The pay range for this position is $60000 minimum $108000 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.
- Bachelors degree.
- Must have an MSDE educator license in special education or other content area as appropriate for the assignment OR be able to demonstrate eligibility to apply for licensure within 30 days of employment.
- 3 months of progressively more responsible work experience.
Sheppard Pratts missiondriven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals special education schools residential programs outpatient centers and more. We offer continuing education tuition reimbursement and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together we can put your purpose to work.