Special Education Teacher, Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland, MD

Sheppard Pratt • Cumberland, IA

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About The Position

The Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland
[https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/sheppard-pratt-school-cumberland/] is
a nonpublic special education day school dedicated to providing year-round
educational, vocational, and daily living services to students in grades K-12.
Our focus lies in supporting students with emotional disabilities and autism,
empowering them to succeed academically and beyond. We believe in fostering a
nurturing and inclusive environment where every student’s potential is
recognized and celebrated. From vibrant artwork adorning our halls to meaningful
interactions between staff and students, our school embodies a culture of
warmth, connection, and growth.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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