Sheppard Pratt School in Rockville is a nonpublic special education day school serving students ages 5-21 (grades K-12) with a range of needs including autism, development delay, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairments. Our small class sizes and individualized instruction ensure that students receive the attention and support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Our team provides a supportive and structured environment that integrates specialized academic instruction, counseling, transition services, and behavioral modification tailored to each student’s unique needs.

What to expect.

You will provide reading intervention strategies that meet the unique needs of each student referred or identified as in need of such services.

Specific responsibilities include:

Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on students’ progress in reading intervention program. Collaborating with other members of the school to support student success. Assisting in providing ongoing literacy training for staff development, sharing best practices and evidence-based strategies.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program. Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling. Complimentary employee assistance program. And more!

What we need from you.

Master’s degree. Five years of related teaching experience, including student teaching and internships. Must have an MSDE Professional License or Advanced Professional License at time of appointment. Must have, or be willing to obtain within two years of start date, MSDE license as a Reading Specialist as outlined here. Must present verification of successful completion of 3 semester hours of State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.