Special Education Teacher

Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.  

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.  

Specific responsibilities include: 

• 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 served.
• 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. 

• 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 

• Bachelor’s degree.
  • If available, please upload your transcripts along with your resume when you apply.
• 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.

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