Special Education Teacher (Sheppard Pratt School- Rockville- Primary Program)

Sheppard Pratt • Rockville, MD

4d • $60,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheppard Pratt School - Rockville - Primary Program is a year-round program that serves students aged 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children/adolescents with autism who are low functioning/non-verbal and have severe emotional/behavioral issues strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level