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THE PATHWAYS SCHOOLS
1106 University Blvd., West
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-649-0778
301-649-2598 (fax)
Info@Pathwayschools.org


Dr. Helen C. Williams,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

A Member of MANSEF a not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special education schools.

Contributions to Pathways Are Tax Deductible
United Way # 8855
Combined Federal Campaign # 37492
Safeway school code # 6609015
Giant school code # 2833
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Immediate Openings:

Middle school in Hyattsville:

.                  Para - educator. Teaching/ intensive aide position.

Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field (such as criminal justice). Experience with youth in individual or group settings is preferred as is working with children with severe emotional disabilities.

Compensation: Entry level; Position is full-time, follows the academic calendar.

High school program within Crossland High School in Temple Hills:

.                  Instructor. High school mathematics. Position includes some administrative and supervisory duties.

Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's Degree and have or be eligible for MSDE certification. Two years or more experience working with adolescents with severe emotional disabilities is preferred as is experience teaching secondary mathematics.

Compensation: commensurate with education, certification, and experience

.                  Licensed Social Worker/Counselor. Responsibilities include providing individual therapy to students in assigned caseload and group therapy as necessary to meet individual student needs and program objectives.

Qualifications: Must be at least LGSW or LCPC. Experience in school setting preferred.

Compensation: commensurate with certification and experience

Send cover letter specifically identifying your employment goals and which position above you are applying for and resume to employment@pathwayschools.org.

Indicate position in subject line. Resumes that do not meet qualifications or that are not applying for a specified position will not be considered.

You may also download a preliminary application and fax it with resume to 301-649-2598.

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Employment Opportunities

The Pathways Schools welcomes teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals and administrators to join a collaborative team recognized for making a difference in the lives of students and committed to creating future innovative paths to success. We offer our staff small school settings in which to work, strong team support, low staff/student ratio, professional advancement opportunities, professional development, tuition assistance and competitive salary, health insurance, pension plan, life insurance, disability insurance and flexible spending account for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.


Teaching positions at Pathways REQUIRE a Bachelors Degree and MSDE Certification or eligibility. To apply, send resume to employment@pathwayschools.org and-or download an application and FAX it with your resume to 301-649-0778.



Positions at Pathways

TEACHER:

DUTIES  
Conduct academic and/or work experience program(s) to meet the student's academic/vocational needs as stated in the objectives of the student's IEP. Some examples of duties and responsibilities include in part: planning, implementing and evaluating individual, small and large group instruction; assessing student academic skills and behavioral skills in collaboration with program therapists and principals and setting individual behavioral goals; reporting student progress; maintaining student records; and developing student IEP goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education  
Bachelor's in Special Education with an emphasis on emotional and/or behavior disorders and meet Maryland state teacher's certification requirements or Bachelor's degree with commitment to obtain and maintain certification which meet Maryland state teacher's certification requirements.

Experience  
Student teaching or two years of successful teaching experience working with students with emotional and/or behavior disorders preferred. 


THERAPIST:

DUTIES

Cooperatively develop and implement a program of individual, group and family therapy for an assigned individual student caseload. Function as the case manager for each student in the assigned caseload. These responsibilities are met through consulting and collaborating with other agencies, schools, parents, community resources and Pathways staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education  
Master's Degree in school psychology, clinical psychology, counseling or social work and meet Maryland certification requirements as counselor or social worker. 
Experience 
Two years of group, individual and/or family therapy experience with at least one year in a school or clinical setting providing services to children and/or adolescents with emotional and/or behavior disorders. 

PARA-PROFESSIONAL:

Support staff positions at Pathways require either a high school diploma or a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in special education or related field (education, psychology, social work, criminology, etc.). Experience working with adolescents or children in group settings is preferred. 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: 

Pathways has an ongoing need for substitute teachers. These temporary positions require a Bachelor's Degree and experience with adolescents or children in group settings.


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In selecting students, The Pathways Schools do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, nationality, color, or race.
In selecting staff, The Pathways Schools do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, color, or race.

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