Special Education Teacher - Baltimore, MD

Make an impact by providing specialized support to students ages 11-14 in a focused classroom setting. In this rewarding contract opportunity, you’ll work with a small group of students with autism and intellectual disabilities, helping them develop vital academic, communication, and social skills. Your expertise will help foster both independence and positive classroom behaviors, supported by two dedicated paraeducators.

Ideal candidates are committed educators ready to address diverse instructional, behavioral, and communication needs—including physical aggression, spitting, disrobing, and elopement—within a supportive school environment. You’ll implement individualized strategies, adapt curriculum, and foster a safe, encouraging learning community.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Maryland Special Education teaching license with High School Endorsement
• Experience supporting middle-school students with autism and intellectual disabilities
• Familiarity with communication devices and visual supports
• Strong skills in positive behavior interventions and individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraeducators and related service staff
• Resilience, flexibility, and proactive classroom management strategies

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored academic instruction to a caseload of four students (ages 11-14)
• Utilize communication devices and visual supports to enhance learning
• Address a range of behavioral needs with evidence-based interventions
• Collaborate regularly with paraeducators and multidisciplinary teams
• Develop and monitor progress toward individual education goals
• Provide a structured, supportive classroom environment
• Maintain compliance with district and state documentation requirements

This full-time opportunity runs from January 2027 through June 2027, with a schedule of 7:30am-3:00pm Monday through Friday, including dedicated planning and a duty-free lunch each day.

If you’re driven to make a difference and thrive in an inclusive, collaborative setting, we invite you to apply now and bring your specialist skills to a setting where you’ll truly change lives.

Compensation for this position ranges from $29.01 to $49.01. 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.