Certified Special Education Teacher

Devereux•Homestead, PA

6d•$60,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements effective instruction for assigned students by preparing lesson plans, establishing a supportive learning environment, delivering instruction, assessing student progress, and providing guidance for support staff. This position supports the STAIRS classroom at the Day Academy, serving students from 1st through 12th grade with autism and high support needs who are receiving treatment in TCV’s STAIRS Program. The STAIRS Program is a specialized residential treatment program for children and adolescents with autism/IDD with severe challenging behaviors, located on the Devereux TCV campus in Homestead. As a Special Education Teacher for the STAIRS classroom, you will collaborate with other dedicated professionals from the Day Academy and STAIRS residential program who share a passion for helping children and adolescents with ASD/IDD learn and succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Active Special Education Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teacher certification
5-7 years of special education experience
3+ years of experience working with children with autism
Experience developing, leading, and monitoring IEPs with measurable goals across academic, behavioral, communication, and adaptive domains.
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more.
Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
Occasional use of computers and office equipment.
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques.

Responsibilities

Delivers engaging, differentiated instruction using evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Prepares lesson plans, adapts teaching strategies, and monitors student progress.
Follows all policies related to safety, behavior management, and confidentiality.
Applies autism-informed practices and approved crisis intervention techniques.
Develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals.
Tracks progress regularly and completes required reports and documentation.
Uses approved therapeutic and behavior strategies.
Ensures behavioral goals are implemented and monitored consistently with support staff.
Provides direction, coaching, and feedback to classroom support staff.
Delegates tasks and supports daily classroom operations.
Meets regularly with staff to review student progress and plan instruction.
Supports team goals and collaborates effectively.
Maintains accurate attendance and completes required documentation in a timely manner.
Communicates regularly with families and school districts.
Shares student progress and addresses concerns.
Participates in trainings, meetings, and quality improvement activities.
Pursues ongoing growth in autism education.
Completes assigned responsibilities independently, meets deadlines, and maintains required certifications and standards.