Travel Special Education Teacher - Ellicott City, Maryland

Job Description

Job Description

Travel teaching opportunities offer a compelling blend of professional growth and personal enrichment. Imagine advancing your career while making a profound difference for students with complex needs, all while enjoying the unique perks of a travel assignment: non-taxable stipends, ongoing travel support, premium compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, robust 401(k) retirement options, and job stability. These positions provide not only exceptional benefits but also the flexibility to explore new settings and approaches in your career.

Set just outside vibrant Ellicott City, MD, this assignment allows you to experience a place rich in history, culture, and scenic beauty. Traveling to this area means access to celebrated restaurants, lively arts and events, and the rolling green landscapes of Maryland’s countryside, promising memorable off-the-clock adventures.

Professionally, you’ll take on a highly specialized classroom serving students aged 14-18 with multiple disabilities. This assignment offers exposure to nuanced instructional strategies, innovative mobility and communication supports, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Working closely with paraeducators, a dedicated nurse, and service animal support, you will expand your expertise and resume in special education, gaining invaluable experience to fuel your long-term ambitions.

Qualifications:

• Active Maryland Special Education License with High School Endorsement
• Experience instructing students with significant disabilities, including complex medical, mobility, and communication needs
• Competence with lifts, transfers, and adaptive equipment
• Comfortable collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including paraeducators and healthcare staff

Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction to a classroom of 7 students (ages 14-18), most using wheelchairs and communication devices
• Address all aspects of student needs: academic, medical, personal care, and mobility
• Adapt lessons and materials for maximum accessibility and engagement
• Collaborate with a team that includes two paraeducators, a private duty nurse, and a service dog
• Monitor medical needs and work closely with support staff and families
• Maintain data, conduct assessments, and participate in planning and IEP meetings

Benefits:

• Non-taxable stipends and travel assistance
• Premium compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k)
• Secure, professionally rewarding contract with possible long-term placement or classroom transition

Start your next adventure—bring your expertise where it’s needed most and discover all that Ellicott City has to offer. Apply now to make a lasting impact while fueling your own growth!

Compensation for this position ranges from $24.01 to $47.01. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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