The Katherine Thomas School, a nonpublic special education school in Rockville, MD, has an immediate opportunity for a reading teacher/reading specialist to work with the middle school program. EOE
Responsibilities for the Reading Teacher include:
- Provide targeted reading instruction using evidence based, structured literacy practices for students with a range of learning needs
- Must know and implement a variety of alternative reading programs, (examples include: Wilson, Fundations, Edmark, Phono-Graphix, Read Naturally, Lexia, Earobics, Orton-Gillingham, Corrective Reading, Leveled Literacy Intervention, Lindamood Bell and others)
- Deliver small group and/or individualized interventions aligned to student IEP goals
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!
NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE. Must have Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification and be legally allowed to work in the U.S.
Required Experience for the Reading Teacher/Specialist:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree
- Must be eligible for or have Maryland Special Education Teaching certification
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairments preferred
- Must be team oriented, reliable, and have a professional attitude
- Must have mastery of the content area
- Must have experience teaching reading strategies and study skills
- Must possess analytical abilities sufficient to implement and develop curriculum, assess student abilities, and devise Individual Educational Plans
Benefits for the Teacher:
- 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