Special Education Teacher, Weekdays, The Lourie Center School

Lourie Center - Rockville The Lourie Center School, part of the Adventist HealthCare system, is currently seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non‑profit agency focused on improving the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. Responsibilities Apply knowledge of the nature and needs of exceptional students, normal developmental processes, curriculum development and programming, psychodynamic and behavioral management skills, psycho‑educational assessment, and special education record keeping and monitoring tools to support overall student success. Instruct in the assigned subject matter and/or grade‑level utilizing a variety of methodologies that address the needs of the individual student and the group. Develop and present diagnostic findings, progress reports, anecdotal records, behavioral goals and objectives for individual educational plans and weekly lesson plans through strong oral and written presentation skills. Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team to collaborate with other functional areas for student success. Integrate diagnostic assessment and curricular programming and practices used in special education; must have knowledge of early childhood methodology for Lourie School. Measure efficacy of instruction and learning outcomes of students to ensure academic and behavioral success in the school environment. Qualifications Experience with instructional program design and implementation appropriate for the student population served. Ability to contribute to, design, and implement IEPs for students. Firm knowledge and understanding of the local school system and state curriculum. Strong working knowledge and understanding of Special Education. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in special education. Prefer 2 years teaching experience in early childhood/elementary special education. Ability to be certified by MSDE to hold a provisional or Standard I teacher certificate. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Basic knowledge of child and/or adolescent development required. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Pay Range $57,606.24 - $83,532.80 FLSA Classification United States of America (Exempt) Benefits Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free employee parking Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short‑term disability buy‑up available) Paid time off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1 year of eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating centers Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. To promote a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants who state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law; medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers to applicants who test positive for cotinine or marijuana. Those testing positive may re‑apply in 90 days if they can truthfully attest they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety days and successfully pass follow‑up testing. Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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