Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Carlise, PA, 17013
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 base salary
Join New Story Schools In-District Services (IDS) as we partner with local school districts to enhance special education by providing BCBAs, Teachers, RBTs, and Paraprofessionals for their classrooms. Our mission is to empower educators and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for students with diverse needs. Serving students aged 5-22 across multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we work alongside families and schools to create a safe, supportive environment that fosters academic and social success.
What we offer: - Salary: $50,000 to $75,000 base salary based on education and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-paid short-term disability and flexible spending options.
- Financial Wellness: Benefit from a 401k with up to 4% company match, company HSA contributions, and employer-paid short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid school breaks, paid holidays, 4 personal days, 8 sick days, and 3 days of bereavement leave.
- Career Growth: Access tuition reimbursement, assistance programs, and advancement opportunities.
- Well-Being Support: Get confidential counseling, life coaching, and mindfulness resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition & Perks: Celebrate your impact with employee rewards, peer nominations, and exclusive discounts.
Your Role as a Special Education Teacher: - IEP Development & Instruction - Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs, lesson plans, and instructional strategies tailored to students' individual needs and goals.
- Documentation & Reporting - Submit required documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports, in a timely manner.
- Collaboration & Communication - Work with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and staff to provide appropriate services and support student progress.
- Classroom Management & Behavior Support - Maintain an organized and structured classroom while implementing behavior management strategies and crisis intervention techniques.
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring - Conduct assessments, track student progress, and document behavior data to support evaluations and behavior plans.
- Safety & Compliance - Ensure safety, adhere to policies (including confidentiality and PPE use), and assist students with self-care as needed.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in special education, education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, parents, and staff.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for Special Education, demonstrated by patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with special needs succeed.
Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications: - Valid PA teaching certification, such as a Private Academic Certificate or a Level I or II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification K-12 (sponsorship available).
At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
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