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Baltimore Lab School (BLS) is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with a variety of language-based learning disabilities and ADHD. In an environment of inquiry and hands-on exploration, BLS students learn to advocate for themselves as they become engaged and compassionate members of a global society.

All BLS employees are dedicated to the education and growth of students with learning differences. Our staff are collaborative, caring professionals who provide the best education possible to our students. They achieve this through implementing an arts-infused, project-based curriculum that adheres to Common Core standards. Join an amazing group of educators making a difference!

Baltimore Lab School was the recipient of the Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces Award for 2015, 2016, 2017, and again in 2019. BLS was the top-ranked school in its category because it is an exceptional, exciting, and rewarding place to work, according to those who work here. All full-time employees receive medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. Ask us about our new pay structure!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JULY 2025


Baltimore Lab School seeks a full-time Classroom Teacher for the Summer 2025 Program.

BLS Summer Staff hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Summer school runs from July 1st through July 25th (closed July 4th for the holiday). Once a week, staff will supervise students on a field trip somewhere fun, like swimming at an aquatic center! The other four days each week, students will receive instruction. Classroom teachers plan and teach lessons in either reading, writing, math, or executive functioning skills to a small group of students (no more than 7 with an instructional assistant) for 5 class periods. The teacher will have at least 1 planning period during the day. There is 1 available Classroom Teacher position.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid teacher's certificate in the area of General Special Education 1-8, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
  • Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Salary Range: $4,100 - 4,300 / 4 weeks


Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

2025-2026 School Year


Baltimore Lab School seeks applicants for future Classroom Teacher/Special Educator openings to create a candidate pool for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Planning and implementing daily lessons following the 7E learning cycle model.
  • Planning units of instruction that meet Maryland State curriculum standards.
  • Differentiating instruction for students with learning disabilities.
  • Collaboration with colleagues including related services staff, educational services team, and peer teachers.
  • Serving as an Educational Advisor for a small caseload of students. This includes quarterly data tracking, progress updates, and attending once or twice annual IEP / PEP meetings
  • Collaborating with arts team members to plan and provide cross-curricular instruction.
  • New staff report for Mentee Induction from Wednesday, August 13 to Friday, August 15, 2025.
  • All staff report for Staff Orientation Week from Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025.
  • All staff participate in Back to School Orientation for families on Monday, August 25, 2025.
  • The first day of school is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. 

Requirements include:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid teacher’s certificate or license in the area of General Special Education, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
  • Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs and participation in IEP meetings.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $100,000 annually*

*Agreed upon salary will be based on years of experience and education level. 

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

ONGOING RECRUITMENT


Baltimore Lab School is always seeking daily Substitute Teachers in all grade levels and content areas.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 
  • Experience working in a nonpublic or special education school.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred, not required).

PAY RANGE: $15.50/hr - $23.75/hr
 

Interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and copy of degree and/or transcript (if applicable) to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.


Every semester, Baltimore Lab School hosts undergraduate and graduate students from local colleges and universities. These opportunities have included internships, student teaching, and service learning projects. During their time here, these undergraduate and graduate students work with a variety of Baltimore Lab School faculty and staff in classrooms, admissions, development, alumni relations, outdoor education, after-school programs, and more.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Jennifer Kelleher, Education Director, at jennifer.kelleher@baltimorelabschool.org or 410-735-0020. 


 

WHY BLS?

 

Baltimore Lab School strives to hire a diverse staff in order to prepare students to be global citizens by exposing them to people from different cultures and social groups, along with the opportunity to affirm students' cultural identities and enhance the learning environment. This can also provide employees with an opportunity to work, learn, and grow with a diverse group of people. 

Baltimore Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.

Ashley Gladfelter
Human Resources

EMPLOYEE PERKS

Learn more about the growth opportunities, discounts, and benefits BLS employees enjoy. 

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