Special Education Teacher (Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland)

The Sheppard Pratt School - Cumberland is a year round program that provides special education and other mental health services to children and adolescents (ages 5-21) with autism, intense behavioral challenges and delayed academic progress.
Our program focuses on academic, communication, social and vocational skills.
Responsibilities: Be responsible for the academic teaching and behavioral management of assigned students.
Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific student needs in instruction and create appropriate learning environment in classroom setting.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on students' progress.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Work cooperatively with other members of the school staff.
Requirements: Must be over 21 years of age.
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.
Experience working with students with severe emotional/behavioral issues and autism strongly preferred.