Special Education Teacher

Sevita•Elkton, MD

49d

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. SUMMARY Provides on-site and alternative/additional educational services to adolescent program participants in a cognitive retraining & educational setting in accordance with their rehabilitation program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
One year experience in classroom or tutorial settings. Experience with special populations preferred.
As required, meets all state specific regulatory requirements
MD Professional Special Education certification in 6th through adult and in the specific discipline of instruction; or if holding a Maryland Conditional Certificate, must complete Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements for a Professional Certificate.
Travel required as needed
Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Provides educational assistance to program participants at their academic placement.
Coordinates carry-over strategies developed by the cognitive or trans-disciplinary team.
Attends weekly clinical team meetings with the communication/cognition team.
Completes all necessary documentation such as service summaries, reports, billing slips, etc.
Supervises and assists in development and implementation of curriculum.
Develops methods of evaluating student progress.
Meets with parents and students to provide guidance and seek solutions to problems.
Implements policy and procedure of the classroom environment.
Attends all mandatory CCS training.
Establishes and maintains a supportive working relationship within both the agency, school and in the broader community service network.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.