Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Laurel – Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$48,300.00 – $79,700.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
Title: High School English Teacher ~ Special Education – $2,500 Sign On Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Laurel, Maryland
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schools embrace the whole child and family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program + a $2,500 sign on bonus for this role!
What the High School English Teacher does:
In consultation with Assistant Teacher, Behavior Staff, Career Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians and other professionals as appropriate, the High School English Teacher develops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs for each assigned student. In addition, they
- Develop Individualized Education Plans for students
- Prepare quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives.
- Maintain good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
- Maintain classroom budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
- Evaluate students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning, and periodically re-evaluates to make program adjustment.
- Select appropriate instructional materials and strategies based on the curriculum to implement the goals and objectives on the IEP in all required subject areas.
- Organize classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
- Actively supervise students throughout the day to ensure safety, including, but not limited to bus and playground duty.
- Implement individual and group behavior management programs.
What the High School English Teacher brings to the team:
- Bachelors Degree, required
- Minimum qualification for a Provisional Certificate in special education at the appropriate level, or content area.
- Experience working in special education or a related field preferred
If you are interested, please complete the application and submit your resume
Phillips Programs is an equal opportunity employer.