Special Education Teacher (Sheppard Pratt School- Rockville)

Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, development delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction ensure that students receive the attention and support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Our team provides a supportive and structured environment that integrates specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services, and behavioral modification tailored to each student’s unique needs. 

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 environmentwhere 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 instructionthat meets the developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs and learning styles of the various student populations 
• Differentiating instructionto meet unique academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities.  
• Collaborating with the behavioral and clinical teamsto develop and implement plans for students with behavioral needs. 

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. 
• If available, please upload your transcripts along with your resume when you apply.  
• 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 individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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