Lead Special Education Teacher, Sheppard Pratt School – Hunt Valley, MD

Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of the school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students. From our architectural details to our dedicated staff, everything is designed with student success in mind. Upon entering our doors, you’ll immediately notice the bright colors, wide spaces, and welcoming faces ready to assist our students in overcoming challenges.

What to expect. 

You will split responsibility between providing high-quality instruction to an assigned classroom 80% of the time and performing varied leadership and administrative tasks for the remaining 20% of the time.  

Instructional duties (80%): 

• Delivering engaging and effective instruction to students in the classroom. 
• Implementing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs). 
• Managing classroom behavior and creating a positive learning environment. 
• Assessing and reporting on student progress regularly.  

Leadership and administrative duties (20%): 

• Serving as a mentor and resource for new or assigned teachers and staff. 
• Coordinating assessments, curricula, and grading for students in the program. 
• Offering expertise in classroom structure, management, curriculum, and instructional planning.  

What you’ll get from us. 

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

• 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 

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience. The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $106,000 per year.

What we need from you.  

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, working towards a master’s degree.  
  • Must receive master’s degree in special education within 3 years of appointment.  
• Must possess MSDE Initial Professional License at time of appointment.  
• 2 years of progressively more responsible work experience.  

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? 
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!