Special Education Teacher - Ellicott City, MD

Company: ProCare Therapy
Location: Ellicott City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1 years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. An opportunity is available for a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students within an inclusive elementary school setting in Ellicott City, MD. This contract position is scheduled to begin ASAP and will last through the end of the current school year or until a permanent hire is made. The role involves working with a caseload of approximately 18 students, primarily making use of resource services through both pull-out and push-in instructional methods. Key Responsibilities: Deliver specialized instruction to K2 students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive classroom environment Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with behavioral challenges Collaborate effectively with paraeducators and other support staff, adapting to variable staffing levels Provide individualized and small group instruction aligned with elementary curriculum standards Maintain accurate records and progress reports for student IEPs Qualifications and Experience: Maryland Special Education Certification (K5) required or actively in process Experience supporting students with behavioral needs, including familiarity with BIP implementation strongly preferred Ability to work with students across a broad range of cognitive abilities, including those with low cognitive profiles (please indicate if there is a caseload preference) Skills in managing both pull-in and pull-out service delivery models in inclusive settings Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with educational teams and families Location: Elementary school setting in Ellicott City, Maryland This position provides daily paid hours aligned with a standard school day schedule, plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom dynamics and support staffing are essential. Qualified educators passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments and delivering targeted special education services are encouraged to apply to make a meaningful difference in young students' academic and social growth. Compensation for this position ranges from $24.01 to $47.01. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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