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

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Rockville, MD

3d • 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