Special Education Teacher - Brook Lane

About the Role

Provide instruction and curriculum which implements the students' IEPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably; or bachelor's degree in a related field which qualifies work with children and adolescents.
• Specific experience in teaching children with a multitude of exceptionalities or at least two years of teaching experience at the appropriate level (elementary/secondary).
• Fluency in learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, and assessment is preferred.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• Teaching certificate in the State of Maryland in special education appropriate for the assignment (may be a valid conditional certificate).
• Current BLS (CPR) certification in compliance with policy.
• Current First Aid training.
• For use of Meritus vehicles: Valid Driver’s License and a driving record as required by law for the vehicle expected to operate. No record of moving violations in the past three years is preferred. Certified copy of driving record required annually on date of birth.
• Acknowledgement with signature to “Attestation A” of Meritus Vehicle Management Use and Control policy.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and utilize time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Completes annual training: Education Day, CPI, BLS, First Aid, and other trainings as assigned.
• Maintains required coursework for teaching certificate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire).
• Life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off accruing from day one.
• 401k plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Shift differential for employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts.

About Us

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. We provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always happy to help.