Special Education Teacher

About the Position The Lourie Center School, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Special Education Teacher who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. 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 students at the school 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 of the students for the success of all students. 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 that is appropriate for the student population served. Able to contribute to, design, and implement IEPs for students. Firm knowledge and understanding of local school system and state curriculum. Firm 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 Employment Type: Full‑time Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week Typical Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday Shift Type: Day Holiday Requirements: Follow school holiday schedule Pay Range $57,606.24 - $83,532.80 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 their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire Employer‑paid Short & 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 include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support Vaccination Requirement Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Policy Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re‑apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow‑up testing. Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. Employment Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as United States of America (Exempt). #J-18808-Ljbffr