($5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus)

To face up against the challenge of making a positive change requires a lot of passion and inner-drive. At Linwood Center we pride ourselves on offering a strong network to provide the tools and support you need in order to tackle this task head-on. We understand the evolving field of Autism and want to offer a place where our employees can grow and learn along with program participants.

The work we do is rewarding, but it is not without its challenges so we provide a range of comprehensive benefits in order to ensure that you are meeting a work/life balance that allows you to be your best self at work. In addition to the list below we also offer scheduled mental health days, scheduled half-days, team-building activities, and group trainings.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
• Medical/Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long term disability Insurance
• 401K Match
• 14 Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• Paid Orientation
• Tuition Reimbursement

Linwood Center is currently seeking Full Time Special Education Teachers. The teacher will be the instructional leader for a classroom of no more than six students. The teacher will be responsible for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student that includes personalized goals that are tailored to the student’s individual needs and ability. When appropriate, the program includes a transition plan outlining specific steps to prepare students with disabilities for middle school or high school or, in the case of older students, a job or post-secondary study. The teacher shall review the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators and other professionals. The teacher works closely with parents to inform them of their child’s progress and suggests techniques to promote learning at home.

The teacher implements the Maryland State Curriculum as well as other appropriate guides and assigns work geared toward each student’s needs and abilities. S/he is involved in the students’ behavioral, social, and academic development, helping the students adapt in social situations and engage in socially acceptable behavior.

This includes the following responsibilities:

• Teaches classes at the elementary, middle or high level, in core academic subjects, elective or special subjects, within a specific area of special education.
• Prepares, adapts, and delivers instructional material.
• Develops suitable curricula and effective teaching methods based on assessment of students’ needs.
• Evaluates students’ academic and behavioral progress and participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Prepare individualized education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum.
• Creates and maintains student records, and prepares progress reports relative to the work.
• Manage classroom organization.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Must hold a valid Maryland teaching certificate.
• Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidate must be able to pass a State and Federal Background check
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug test.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology or controls. The employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl. The employee must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The employee must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress and must be able to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to pass the physical and academic portions of the behavior support and intervention training.

Please note the following:

• Candidates that are referred to Linwood Center by an employment, or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a Sign-On-Bonus for positions that qualify for a Sign-On-Bonus. 

Salary Range: $51,500 to $87,500 Per Year

Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer