Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Job Description:

The Katherine Thomas School is a special education school that serves students with language, learning, and sensory motor disabilities and moderate to high functioning autism. KTS has openings for the 2025/2026 school year in STRIDE Early Childhood and Elementary School classrooms. STRIDE is an 11-month Elementary School program for students who exhibit significant challenges with engagement, attention, regulation, group process and social interactions that require more intensive support to succeed academically and socially.

Working Hours:

8:30-4:15. Starting date is July 1st. EOE Annual salary range of $62,000 to $85.000, depending on experience and level of education. Join a great team of professionals in a supportive work environment! Responsibilities of the STRIDE Teacher include: Develop instruction following the MD State Curriculum providing necessary accommodation to meet individual, group, and program needs Be an expert at modifying grade level curriculum for all students Write and implement IEPs Create a supportive learning environment Create partnerships with parents and the KTS school community Supervise TAs Work collaboratively with team members Utilize technology and/or AAC devices to assist students in accessing curriculum and communication

NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Experience and Skills:

Required experience and education for the

STRIDE Teacher:

Bachelors Degree in Special Education or a related field Must be certified or licensed in special education at the appropriate grade level in the state of Maryland (Required) Experience with students on the Autism spectrum preferred Experience as a teacher or teaching assistant preferred

Job Benefits:

Benefits for the

Teacher Include:

Small class sizes Leave Benefits - personal and sick leave Paid Holidays Educational Opportunities Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA 403B Plan LTD and other

Voluntary Benefits Free Parking Longevity Bonus From:

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers, Inc.