What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Sheppard Pratt?
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person
Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, development delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. This role will join a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the students in our care. This role offers rich, entry level, experience in special education.
What can you expect?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the youths in our care. You will:
At Sheppard Pratt School & Residential Treatment Center, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
What We Need From You.
Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, development delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. This role will join a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the students in our care. This role offers rich, entry level, experience in special education.
What can you expect?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the youths in our care. You will:
- Provide appropriate instruction in a small classroom setting.
- Assist behavioral and clinical teams in behavioral management students.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on student progress.
At Sheppard Pratt School & Residential Treatment Center, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
- Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Complimentary employee assistance program.
What We Need From You.
- 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.
- Current MSDE certification in Art or special education/elementary education and experience working with children/adolescents with autism and/or who have severe emotional/behavioral issues strongly preferred.
Salary : $55,000 - $106,000