Special Ed Teacher/Secondary Autistic Support
About The Position
Hope Academy at The Hope Learning Center is seeking a passionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom of students with diverse learning needs. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a structured yet flexible environment, values collaboration, and is dedicated to meaningful student growth and family partnership. Hope Academy is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs, celebrating individual success and empowering students to reach their fullest potential through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification (required)
- Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
- Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom instruction using individualized, data-driven teaching strategies
- Provide 1:1 behavioral, emotional, academic, and life-skills support as needed
- Review student histories and IEPs to support smooth classroom intake and individualized lesson planning
- Plan, prepare, and implement individualized lesson plans aligned with student goals
- Utilize special education strategies, AAC, and assistive technology to support communication and learning
- Assign and review homework to reinforce classroom instruction
- Maintain individualized classroom schedules and ensure a safe, structured learning environment
- Supervise and provide guidance to teacher assistants and classroom aides
- Set measurable student goals and monitor progress using formal and informal assessments
- Track and report weekly grades for all students on caseload
- Collect and maintain accurate data on IEP goals and targeted skills
- Complete ESY determinations and ongoing progress monitoring
- Administer state assessments, including PASA and PSSA, as required
- Serve as the first reviewer for all special education documentation
- Write, manage, and revise annual IEPs in collaboration with the IEP team
- Communicate regularly with the IEP team regarding student progress and needs
- Uphold all educational, operational, and facility standards set by Hope Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Collaborate with Operations staff to identify and address site or facility needs
- Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
- Maintain consistent, scheduled communication with families
- Write and maintain progress notes, reports, and family communications
- Collaborate with administrators, therapists, families, and external partners to improve service delivery
- Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401k plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
