Special Education Teacher, Weekdays, The Lourie Center School

Lourie Center - Rockville As a Special Education Teacher you will: 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. Develops and presents 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. Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team to collaborate with other functional areas of the students for the success of all students Integrates diagnostic assessment and curricular programming and practices used in special education. Must have knowledge of early childhood methodology for Lourie School. Measures efficacy of instruction and learning outcomes of students to ensure academic and behavioral success in the school environment. Qualifications include: Experience with instructional program design and implementation that is appropriate for the student population served. Able contribute to, design, and implement IEPs for students Must have a 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. 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. The Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. For more information on The Lourie Center School, visit: 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 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: 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 As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. COVID-19 Vaccination 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 Statement 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. 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