Special Education Teacher

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Hunt Valley, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments. The school provides educational, therapeutic, and daily living services tailored to students’ needs.

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction, support, and accommodations to students with diverse learning needs and disabilities. The role includes creating an inclusive learning environment, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), planning evidence-based instruction, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with behavioral and clinical teams to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• MSDE educator license in special education or another content area appropriate to the assignment, or eligibility to apply for licensure within 30 days of employment.
• Three months of progressively more responsible work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and supported in their academic and social-emotional development.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, school administrators, and support staff.
• Plan and implement evidence-based instruction that meets students’ developmental, emotional, behavioral, and learning-style needs.
• Differentiate instruction to address students’ unique academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with behavioral and clinical teams to develop and implement plans for students with behavioral needs.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefits-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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