Elementary and Middle School Teacher — Autism Program

Job overview

The Elementary and Middle School Teacher — Autism Program position is onsite in Hyattsville, MD, with a salary range of $64,615–$93,810 per year. This is a full-time, 12-month role at The Foundation Schools, providing special education instruction for students in the autism program. The teacher delivers and adapts instruction to students’ individualized education program requirements, supports academic and social-emotional growth, and manages classroom behavior. The role contributes to a safe, structured learning environment and coordinates with families and the broader student-support team.

What you'll do

• Teach approved curriculum using special education strategies
• create and submit lesson plans
• adapt instruction and classroom practices to student needs and IEPs
• assess student progress and modify instruction based on data
• maintain a safe and engaging classroom
• participate in IEP, reentry, and other meetings
• communicate with parents and guardians
• guide classroom assistants and aides
• document and manage student behavior
• use approved de-escalation and crisis strategies, including therapeutic holds or restraints when necessary
• collaborate with teachers, therapists, and school leaders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elementary and middle school teacher

autism program

hyattsville md

the foundation schools

$64,615–$93,810/year

special education

ieps

behavior intervention plans

autism

classroom instruction

msde license

12-month program

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) contribution for eligible employees, educational assistance, paid holidays and leave
• shared-cost health and dental insurance
• FSA options, credit union membership, free onsite parking, and professional development.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree or higher and an MSDE license or eligibility for an MSDE special education license in the appropriate grade band are required. Two or more years in special education or working with emotionally disabled students or children with autism is preferred. The program is 12 months.

About the employer

The Foundation Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.