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. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction ensure that students receive the attention and support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Our team provides a supportive and structured environment that integrates specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services, and behavioral modification tailored to each student’s unique needs.

What to expect.

You will provide reading intervention strategies that meet the unique needs of each student referred or identified as in need of such services.

Specific responsibilities include:

Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on students’ progress in reading intervention program. Collaborating with other members of the school to support student success. Assisting in providing ongoing literacy training for staff development, sharing best practices and evidence-based strategies.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $60,000 minimum - $108,000 maximum.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

Master’s degree. Five years of related teaching experience, including student teaching and internships. Must have an MSDE Professional License or Advanced Professional License at time of appointment. Must have, or be willing to obtain within two years of start date, MSDE license as a Reading Specialist as outlined here. Must present verification of successful completion of 3 semester hours of State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!