Special Education Teacher, Sheppard Pratt School Gaithersburg

Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg is a dynamic nonpublic special education day school committed to providing comprehensive year-round 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 big-hearted 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 social-emotional development.
• Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) for students with disabilities in collaboration with parents school administrators and support staff.
• Planning and implementing evidence-based instruction that meets the developmental emotional and behavioral needs and learning styles of the various student populations
• Differentiating instruction to meet unique academic social-emotional 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 multi-disciplined 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 paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

The pay range for this position is $61808.24 minimum to $111233. 41 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.

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 individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Required Experience:

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