Special Education Teacher in Ellicott City, MD

This contract opportunity is designed for a Special Education Teacher passionate about meaningful impact within a high-support secondary classroom. You’ll work with a small group of seven high school-aged students (14-18 years old), each with significant multiple disabilities. This classroom includes students with extensive communication, mobility, and personal care needs—six utilize wheelchairs and all rely on communication devices. A dedicated team supports you, including two paraeducators, a private duty nurse, and even a service dog.

Your instructional day runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, allowing for one hour of planning and a 30-minute, duty-free lunch daily. The initial placement covers 10/19–11/2, with the potential to extend or transition to a long-term assignment elsewhere.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Maryland Special Education (SPED) Teaching License with High School endorsement
• Experience working with adolescents with multiple disabilities, including medically complex cases preferred
• Competence in using and supporting augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices
• Familiarity with safe transfer and lifting techniques, as well as personal care assistance in educational settings
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills
• Dedication to fostering a positive, supportive, and respectful environment for all students and staff

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction tailored to multiple learning and physical support needs
• Collaborate closely with paraeducators, nurses, and specialists to create accessible and safe learning experiences
• Manage and document instructional goals, accommodations, and interventions
• Assist with lifts, transfers, and support of medical routines as needed
• Utilize and promote AAC devices throughout instruction and daily activities
• Uphold positive classroom management and foster inclusive communication

If you thrive in a supportive team environment and are ready to make a transformative difference for a remarkable group of students, we encourage you to apply today!

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.