Jefferson School at Finan Center - (Cumberland) Educational Assistant - Full Time -A bachelor’s degree and experience working in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred. Applicants with an associate’s degree or high school diploma may also be considered but these individuals would not be able to serve as a short term substitute in the absence of the teacher. Work requires the ability to withstand the stress of mental and/or physical fatigue of working with severely ill students. Work also requires physical preparedness to effectively manage and physically restrain aggressive students. Must have knowledge of education and behavior intervention methods, procedures and techniques. Social Worker - call school for details – 301-777-2258 Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
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High Road Academy at Annapolis Middle School
High Road Academy at Brooklyn Park Middle School
High Road Academy at Linthicum Elementary School
High Road Academy at Wiley H. Bates Middle School
High Road School of Anne Arundel County
Kennedy Krieger at Southern High School
Pathways School - (Anne Arundel)
Ridge School of Anne Arundel County Ridge School of Anne Arundel County Certified teacher - The Ridge School of Anne Arundel County located in Crownsville Maryland, a MSDE accredited Non Public residential and day special education school is seeking the following: Please submit the following: Cover Letter Resume Valid MSDE Certification Praxis Scores Copy of transcripts Please send to: Attn: Christine Nightingale The Ridge School of Anne Arundel County 14 Romig Drive Crownsville, MD 21032 We will not accept phone calls
An experienced dually certified teacher who holds or is eligible for certification in special education and a core content area (math, science, history, or middle school). Prefer experience with the following:
Baltimore Academy
Baltimore Lab: A Division of The Lab School of Washington Lab school of Baltimore OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FULL-TIME - Baltimore Lab School, a non-public special education school for children with learning differences, is currently seeking a full-time occupational therapist. The candidate must be eligible for an occupational therapy license in Maryland. You must also enjoy working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and having the opportunity to be creative in an arts-based curriculum.
Jackie Merlehan MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Baltimore Lab: A division of the Lab School of Washington
2220 Saint Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-735-0037 X 1025
Children's Guild, Inc. (Baltimore)
Chimes School
Gateway School - The Hearing and Speech Agency of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc
Kennedy Krieger High School - (Greenspring Campus)
- Coordination with behavior resource, educational and related service staff to assist with the development, revision and monitoring of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Behavioral training to staff and program aides.
- Development of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Aide justifications and fade plans, and technical assistance to staff as needed.
- Assistance with the direct supervision, training and coordination of behavioral services of selected Program Aides.
- Informal consultation with school staff.
Kennedy Krieger LEAP Program - (Greenspring Campus)
Kennedy Krieger Lower and Middle School - (Fairmount Campus)
Full Time Psychologist
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with disabilities through patient care, special education, research and professional training, has three openings for a Psychologist III in three separate locations of the Department of Special Education. This department offers services to students with disabilities, aged 3 to 21, in a nonpublic special education facility in a variety of settings in and around Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities include:
- Coordination with behavior resource, educational and related service staff to assist with the development, revision and monitoring of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Behavioral training to staff and program aides.
- Development of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Aide justifications and fade plans, and technical assistance to staff as needed.
- Assistance with the direct supervision, training and coordination of behavioral services of selected Program Aides.
- Informal consultation with school staff.
The Psychologist III must possess a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program, with a predoctoral internship from an APA-accredited program and a postdoctoral fellowship with strong behavioral training. Two to four years of previous experience is preferred and psychological assessment skills are highly desirable.The successful candidate will be a licensed psychologist or license eligible in Maryland.
To apply, please visit our employment website at www.jobs.kennedykrieger.org Job ID 61054
Kennedy Krieger Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status or any other protected group status.
Part Time Music Therapist
Kennedy Krieger School is looking for a part time music therapist......2 days a week at the Fairmount program in Baltimore City.
If any other MANSEF program has someone with extra hours we would like to share them.
Please contact Robin Church - Churchr@kennedykrieger.org
Maryland School for the Blind
St. Elizabeth School, Inc. Full-time
Provide clinical services in a non-public school setting for students with Autism and other developmental and/or psychiatric diagnoses. Participate on an interdisciplinary team in a supportive and creative environment. Must hold a MD State License LGSW or LCSW-C.
Science and Biology Teacher:
Speech-Language Pathologist: Full-time or part-time. Function: Conduct assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment (both classroom/activities integrated and pull-out model). Work with a team of four other Speech-Language Pathologists, other related services providers, and special educators. Requirements: Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, State License and CCC required.
Psychiatrist - position will be available beginning Fall 2011. Part-time, Flexible hours-will be on-call to supplement hours for the school Psychiatrist. Function: consultation and medication management. Population includes students ages 10-21 with autism spectrum disorders, psychotic and severe mood disorders, physical disabilities, and intellectual or language/learning disabilities. Requirements: Board eligible or Board Certified Child Psychiatrist with a current Maryland License. Experience in treating adolescents who have developmental disabilities in an educational setting.
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to work part-time in our 11-month program. The days and school hours worked are flexible and approximately 7 to 16 hours per week. The Occupational Therapist will work with a full-time occupational therapist providing direct and indirect services to students as required by IEPs. Prepare for and attend IEP meetings. Maintain communication with students' core team members and also with parents. The applicant must have a Maryland State Occupational Therapy License. Experience in pediatrics or special education and/or sensory integration preferred but will train.
To apply by mail:
St. Elizabeth School
Attn: Judy Malin
801 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-1998
By email:
jmalin@stelizabeth-school.org
By Fax:
410-889-2356
Woodbourne Center, Inc.; Woodbourne School
Arrow Center for Education (Baltimore)
Principal
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following Monitors the school climate and maintains proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention as needed. Assures a safe learning environment for students.
- Interviews and hires qualified school staff.
- Designs, schedules, implements, designate, monitors, and assesses professional development and supervision.
- Coordinates the admissions process, including policies, review of referrals, pre-admission interviews and placement decisions.
- Aside from routine annual reviews, communicates regularly with instructional, resource and clinical staff, as well as with representatives from Local School Systems, to assure appropriate services for all students. Attends IEP Team Meetings involving review of placement, changes in service provision or crisis intervention.
- Coordinates the overall student scheduling, class assignments, transcript reviews and implementation of the educational and behavioral components of the school.
- Monitors school documentation, in conjunction with the Senior Teacher, Treatment Coordinator, Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teacher, Resource Specialist and Program Assistant.
- Oversees the development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of policies, procedures, administrative files and continually assesses the overall program to assure optimum educational, behavioral and clinical function, as well as COMAR compliance.
- Operates the educational program within approved budgetary guidelines.
- Completes Monthly Program Report by the 1st of the month and oversees the completion of other monthly and annual reports, such as attendance and budget.
- Informs the Maryland State Director of Education of all relevant situations.
- Attends trainings and meetings as required.
- Shares/transmits the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to students and families served.
Master’s Degree and a valid Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate. At least five (5) years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students and three (3) years of progressive supervisory and administrative experience.
Apply online at www.arrow.org/heart/Career-Opportunities.html or fax resume to 410-497-1009
Senior Teacher
The Senior Teacher is responsible for assisting the Principal in the daily operation and management of the educational and behavioral components of the school; implements and monitors procedures developed to assure compliance with all MSDE certification/school approval requirements and contractual obligations of the school. In the absence of the Principal, the Senior Teacher is in charge of the school.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following
- Maintains a safe learning environment for students within the scope of the Arrow Center for Education administrative policies and procedures.
- Provides direct instruction to students either in a pull-out class or as a classroom role model.
- Hires, or participates in the hiring process, of instructional and resource staff.
- Provides and documents direct individual and group supervision to teachers and practicum students according to policy and/or practicum requirements.
- Evaluates performance of instructional staff, resource staff and practicum students.
- Conducts staff development trainings, according to identified needs.
- Assists in the assessment, design and implementation of the professional development program.
- Coordinates classroom and resource staffing on a daily basis.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture.
- Maintains proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
- Functions as a lead treatment team member of all teams and attends all team and crisis meetings; communicates all appropriate information orally and in writing.
- Manages library, media center, instructional materials and technology resources of the school.
- Together with the Principal and Treatment Coordinator, oversees the maintenance of policies and procedures which assure COMAR compliance.
- Together with the Principal and Treatment Coordinator, continually assesses the overall program to assure optimum functioning as well as COMAR compliance.
- Informs the Principal of all relevant situations.
- Attends trainings and meetings as required.
- Shares/transmits the mission and vision of Arrow Child & Family Ministries to staff and to students and families served.
Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Maryland Standard Professional Teaching Certificate. At least three (3) years of teaching experience in special education with emotionally disturbed students and one (1) year of progressive supervisory experience
Apply online at www.arrow.org/heart/Career-Opportunities.html or fax resume to 410-497-1009
Auburn School - Baltimore Campus (ABC)
Forbush School at Glyndon The Forbush School at Glyndon Postdoctoral Fellow: Work requires knowledge of psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive therapies; general psychological principles; psychiatric terminology - acquired through completion of Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree program from a school of psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), which included supervised practicum, internships, field or laboratory training appropriate to the practice of psychology. Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Forbush School at Hunt Valley School Behavior Specialist-Full Time. Requires: Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field of study AND two to three years' behavior assessment experience with children as well as supervisory experience. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of behavior analysis, psychiatric terminology and diagnoses, as well as highly developed communication skills, both oral and written. Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Excel, and data collection and analysis. Speech-Language Pathologist – Full Time. Master’s degree in speech pathology from an approved college or university and 6-12 months of related experience. Experience with low functioning autism strongly preferred. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Teacher – Full time. Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification at time of appointment and continually during tenure in position. An applicant with only a bachelor's degree must be eligible to apply for Maryland State Teaching Certification within 60 days of employment. Three to six months related teaching experience required. Experience teaching low functioning autistic students (primary age) strongly preferred. Occupational Therapist - Completion of academic and practicum requirements for an Associate of Arts degree in occupational therapy. Must possess current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Must have at least 3-6 months of practice as an OTA in related work with autism/special education (related work includes internship assignments). Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager:
Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson
Educational Assistant – Occasional: High School Diploma required but Bachelor's degree and experience working in special education and/or with preschool individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred. Work requires the ability to withstand the stress of mental and/or physical fatigue of working with severely ill students. Work also requires physical preparedness to effectively manage and physically restrain aggressive students.
Good Shepherd School Teacher Assistants- All teaching assistants must hold a bachelor’s degree and either hold or be eligible for a Maryland State teaching certificate. Therapists- Must be Licensed in the state of Maryland to provide individual and group therapy. (The residential treatment center is also seeking therapists). Testing Coordinator (Full-Time): Must be certified or eligible for certification by the Maryland State Department of Education. Responsibilities include completion of admissions testing, administration of H.S.A.s, M.S.A.s, Alt-MSAs and other education related testing including Bridge Projects. The testing coordinator also supervises the G.E.D. program. Submit resumes to:
David A. Brown
Director of Education
4100 Maple Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21227
Office (410) 247-2770 Fax (410) 247-1353
Hannah More School
Harbour School - (Owings Mills)
High Road School of Baltimore County
Mann Residential School
New Directions Academy
Part-time Assistant Principal
The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Principal are to assist the Principal with the daily operation of the
Minimum requirements:
-Bachelors Degree
-2 to 4 years of experience
-Actively working toward Maryland special education teacher certification
Preferred:
-Master's Degree
-5 to 8 years of experience
-Maryland state certification as a principal / supervisor or as a teacher
Preferred area of college/graduate concentration:
education, preferably special education
Preferred/required area of work experience:
successful experience teaching students with emotional/behavioral disorders
experience in a residential treatment program
Resumes are accepted by fax at 410-663-0806 or VIA email
careers@marylandtreatment.org
**Please note the position applying for.
EOE
New Visions Academy of Baltimore
Shafer Center for Early Intervention
Strawbridge School - The Board of Child Care
Trellis School Instructor: Community Support Services: Trellis Services, Inc., a progressive and innovative agency that provides comprehensive services for children with autism and related communication disorders, is hiring instructors for cases in Baltimore County. Our instructors provide one-to-one in-home support for activities of daily living, community support and recreational/leisure skills for children ages 3-21 with autism. Some experience with children with Autism or other developmental disabilities is required. Must be 18 years old and possess a high school Diploma or GED. You must have your own reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients. Employment is contingent upon a clean background check and driving record review. We are unable to hire anyone with a criminal history. Training and Professional Development Provided! Great resume builder! Flexible shifts! $14 an hour! Please apply online at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=514884 or visit our website http://www.trellisservices.com/careers to view all open positions. Team-building environment (really we are!). Very competitive salary. Excellent benefits package!
Please send resume and cover letter to ljones@trellisservices.ccom.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland, Inc. - Delrey School
Villa Maria School - (Timonium) Main Campus
Villa Maria School at St. Vincent's - (Timonium)
Youth in Transition School
Benedictine School The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc. is seeking quality people to serve children ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities within an integrated, collaborative team teaching environment. Located on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore in the town of Ridgely, we are within driving distance of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Speech Language Therapist - The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc. is seeking quality people to serve children ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities within an integrated, collaborative team teaching environment. Located on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore in the town of Ridgely, we are within driving distance of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Fully certified, experienced SLP will evaluate and diagnose students, formulate individualized treatment plans and monitor student progress. Collaborative work with clinical professionals in a team approach is required to provide comprehensive rehab services. Master’s degree from an accredited university and current state certification/license is required. Please forward resume and cover letter to:
The Benedictine School,
Attn: Human Resources,
14299 Benedictine Lane,
Ridgely MD 21660 or
FAX to 410-634-1825 or Email: susane@benschool.org
www.benschool.org
EOE
EOE
Forbush School at Westminster
Speech Language Pathologist: This is a split assignment. The hired individual will work 3 days at The Jefferson School in Frederick, MD and 2 days at our Forbush School at Westminster in Carroll County. Master’s degree in speech pathology from an approved college or university and 6-12 months of related experience. Experience with low functioning autism strongly preferred. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State DHMH.
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Friendship School
Hannah More School - at North Carroll High School
Silver Oak Academy
Principal
Schedule: Monday through Friday / 219 day schedule
Salary: DOE
Vacancy Date: November 2011
Position Closes: Open until filled
Essential Functions:
The Principal oversees the educational services operations of Silver Oak Academy, a residential court ordered school environment. This position is the chief administrator of the Education Department in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Principal reports to the Program Director.
· Ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
· Develops, implements, manages and modifies the Site Education program being responsible for the Education Department operations, policies and procedures, vocational departments, athletic programming and recreational facilities and school administrative functions.
· Establishes, manages and promotes positive relationships with the School Board, Community Activities Board, Board of Directors and Colorado State Education Agencies.
· Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained within established Position Control Roster standards for the Education Department along with recruiting qualified and passionate education professionals as needed.
· Works as a positive role model/mentor for both staff and students, treating others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports constructive confrontation
· Assure the attainment of the school’s mission to meet or exceed Charter goals
Candidate Requirements:
· Must possess current Maryland Administrator’s License.
· Must possess current general teaching certification with 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience (secondary education preferred).
· Must possess current special education certification with 3-5 years SPED experience.
· Hold a Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration or equivalent.
· Five years of secondary administrative supervisory experience preferred.
· Demonstrated success in overseeing an accredited education program. Experience with court, community and alternative education settings in all areas of program implementation is preferred.
· Knowledge of educational resource programs; education standards; CSAP, educational testing procedures, curriculum, supervision, learning theories, classroom management, integrated curriculum design, relationship between academics and vocational training.
· Knowledge of Educational Supervision and effective classroom management strategies; school operations and community transition; and knowledge of core curriculum and curriculum development
· Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver, must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
· Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
High Road School of Cecil County
High Road School of Perryville
Shorehaven School
Quality Assurance Manager: Full-time for year-round residential school program for developmentally disabled/autistic individuals. Assist with agency quality assurance measures, human resource & training needs, & regulatory compliance. Maintain on-call status on a rotating schedule. Minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree plus 2 years of professionally relevant experience. Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight. Submit cover letter & resume via email to bursic@shorehaveninc.com or fax to (410) 398-9801.
High Road School of Southern Maryland
Ridge School of the Eastern Shore
Jefferson School - (Jefferson) Educational 1:1 Aide-Full Time. HS diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree and experience working in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred. Occupational Therapist-Full Time or Part Time Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Must possess current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Speech Language Pathologist: This is a split assignment. The hired individual will work 3 days at The Jefferson School in Frederick, MD and 2 days at our Forbush School at Westminster in Carroll County. Master’s degree in speech pathology from an approved college or university and 6-12 months of related experience. Experience with low functioning autism strongly preferred. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position. Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State DHMH. Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Laurel Hall School in Frederick
Salem School
Arrow Center for Education Fair Meadows Campus - (Bel Air)
Villa Maria School (Harford County)
Villa Maria School at Edgewood Middle School
Chesapeake Speech School
High Road Academy
Linwood Center, Inc.
Phillips School - Laurel
Auburn School - Silver Spring Campus (ASC)
Chelsea School
Community School of Maryland - (Brookeville Campus)
Community School of Maryland at Northwood High School
Diener School
Forbush School at Oakmont - Upper School Educational Assistant – Occasional: High School Diploma required but Bachelor's degree and experience working in special education and/or with preschool individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred. Work requires the ability to withstand the stress of mental and/or physical fatigue of working with severely ill students. Work also requires physical preparedness to effectively manage and physically restrain aggressive students. Substitute Teacher - Bachelor's degree and 1-3 months related work experience. Occupational Therapist-Full Time - Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Must possess current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Speech Language Pathologist -Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State DHMH.
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Foundation School of Montgomery County
Frost School
Educational Assistant. High school diploma required – bachelor's degree and experience working with in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred.
High School Math Teacher - Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification at time of appointment and continually during tenure in position. An applicant with only a bachelor's degree must be eligible to apply for Maryland State Teaching Certification within 60 days of employment. Three to six months related teaching experience required. Experience teaching high school aged students with emotional disturbances/Math strongly preferred.
High School Science Teacher - Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification at time of appointment and continually during tenure in position. An applicant with only a bachelor's degree must be eligible to apply for Maryland State Teaching Certification within 60 days of employment. Three to six months related teaching experience required. Experience teaching high school aged students with emotional disturbances/Science strongly preferred.
Speech Language Pathologist -Must meet eligibility requirements as follows: certification from the Maryland State Department of Education; certification from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association; and licensure as a speech-language pathologist by the Maryland State DHMH.
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Ivymount School
Katherine Thomas School - The Treatment Learning Centers Occupational Therapists Full-time, Part-time, PRN Occupational Therapists for an outpatient clinic and preschool through high school setting for students with special needs. . B.S in OT required. MD licensure must be established prior to employment. 2-3 years of pediatric clinical experience with experience in treating sensory intergr issues is preferred. A new graduate with exemplary fieldwork experiences may be considered. Send resume to Human Resources at rhaddad@ttlc.org Sign-on bonus for part-time and full-time position.
Kennedy Krieger School: Montgomery County Campus
Lourie Center School
The Lourie Center School in Rockville Maryland is in search of a qualified Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team to work in conjunction with classroom staff and a therapeutic team to support students and their social-emotional and therapeutic growth. The Lourie Center School, is a non-public school for children with special needs, certified by the Maryland State Department of Education. The school serves children from nursery (age four) through grade five who have complex emotional and developmental problems which interfere with their ability to learn in a traditional school setting. The program runs for 11 months each year to provide continuity of structure, consistency in relationships, educational programming, and ongoing provision of therapies to our students. Our students currently come from Montgomery County, Prince George's County in Maryland, Alexandria, VA and Washington, D.C. The school program combines an educational curriculum with therapeutic services to strengthen children's emotional resources, social capacities, cognitive development, motor abilities, speech and language skills. Class size ranges from 8 to 10 children, with a minimum of one adult for three children. Maximum school enrollment is 40 children.
Responsibilities
I. Major Work Function Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director of the Lourie Center School (LCS) provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for assigned classroom students under the clinical supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
II. Work Qualifications
1. Knowledge/Certification: Requires a Bachelor's of Science degree in occupational therapy with knowledge of sensory integration and neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment approaches for young children. The clinician must also understand the ways in which motor and sensory processing problems impact on social/emotional and cognitive areas and how to treat children with serious emotional disorders. Maryland licensure is required.
2. Experience: Requires a minimum of one full year of supervised experience in providing occupational therapy services to young children.
3. Skills and Abilities: The occupational therapist must be competent in diagnostic and treatment procedures for preschoolers and school-aged children. The therapist must be capable of making independent clinical decisions regarding assessment and treatment at the same time acknowledging when a particularly complex case requires either clinical supervision or consultation. The therapist must be able to collaborate on an interdisciplinary team (e.g., share the occupational therapy perspective with other clinicians and to consider and then, as appropriate, to incorporate the findings of other disciplines) in determining a diagnostic understanding and appropriate treatment plan. The therapist must have skills in oral and written presentation of diagnostic findings, progress updates and treatment plans. Independent nature of position requires excellent time management skills. The ability to identify parent concerns and address their needs in the therapeutic process is essential. In addition, the therapist must have skills in identifying the role of occupational therapy in the classroom setting, utilizing both a direct intervention and consultation model. The occupational therapist must keep abreast of advances in the field and regularly share new information with colleagues.
The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to helping at-risk children and their families achieve a healthy emotional start in life through early intervention programs, consultation, research, and training.
We are looking for a Full-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. Please read the entire job description before applying. Only those candidates with Pediatric experience will be contacted. Any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Diane King-Shaw, Clinical Director @ 301-984-4444 ext 140. Please apply on-line www.adventisthealthcare.com/careers/job-search/Basic Job Search Keyword: Occupational Therapist
Marcia D. Smith School
National Children's Center School - Maryland Site
Pathways School - (Edgewood)
Pathways School - (Springville Re-Entry)
Ridge School of Montgomery County
Children's Guild, Inc. (Prince George's County)
Forbush School at Edgar Allan Poe Substitute Teacher Bachelor's degree and 1-3 months related work experience. Occupational Therapist-Full Time: Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Must possess current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position.
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
Forbush School at Prince George's County
Occupational Therapist –
**We are offering a $5,000 Recruitment and Retention bonus for this position!**
The Forbush School at Prince George's County provides special education and related services to children ages five to twenty-one with autism, pervasive development disorder (PDD), developmental delays in one or more areas, and other related disorders. The Forbush School at Prince George's County, approved as a Type II, 12 month program by the Maryland State Department of Education, is located in Capitol Heights, MD (PG County).
After a period of evaluation, individualized education programs (IEP's) are developed to meet each child's specific needs. Skills are taught in highly structured settings and program components include: massed practice, direct instruction, motor skill development and sensory integration strategies, natural aided language stimulation, community based instruction, and positive behavioral support. Professional staff includes certified teachers, teaching assistants, 1:1 instructional aides, a licensed speech and language pathologist, a licensed occupational therapist, a licensed psychologist, and behavioral support staff.
The Forbush School at Prince George's County is looking to hire a qualified and licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The OT performs a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards. The OT screens students, provides functional assessments, develops goals and modalities for treatment plans, and provides direct services for individuals and groups of students. The OT is responsible for communicating with students based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. The OT documents and reports student progress to treatment team, participates in program evaluation and assists in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of occupational therapy interns and volunteers.
Requires: Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Must possess current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions. Experience with children and adolescents with autism strongly preferred. Salary range ($54,750-82,550) is determined by education and experience.
**To be considered for this position please visit our website, www.sheppardpratt.org, and complete an online application.**
Sheppard Pratt is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, genetic information, age, veterans status, disability, or other protected class status.
Teacher: Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification at time of appointment and continually during tenure in position. An applicant with only a bachelor's degree must be eligible to apply for Maryland State Teaching Certification within 60 days of employment. Three to six months of related teaching experience required and autism experience strongly preferred.
Educational Assistant-Occasional: High school diploma required – bachelor's degree and experience working with in special education and/or with individuals with autism/severe behavioral and academic issues strongly preferred.
Sheppard Pratt Health System -School Contact Person: Abbie Cornblatt, Recruitment and Employment Manager: ACornblatt@sheppardpratt.org
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High Road Upper School of Prince George's County
New Visions Academy of Prince George's County
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Pathways School - (Northwood at Hyattsville)
The Foundation School
Cedar Ridge School
Laurel Hall School
Laurel Hall Transitional Instructional Program
Oak Hill House School
San Mar Children's Home, Inc.
P.O. Box 6815 • Baltimore, Maryland 21285-6815
410-938-4413 • mansef@aol.com