Special Ed Teacher

Devereux•Middletown Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Special Ed Teacher, working in Neshamiy Public School District. Interviewing for fall 2026, position starts 08/19/20. DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts. Being a Special Ed Teacher at Devereux has its advantages. As an Special Ed Teacher you will work with students with autistic support needs within the Neshamiy School District. Reporting to the Special Education Teacher, among other duties, this position will: Support a Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions program—specifically special education classroom for autistic support; provides specialized instruction that will result in the achievement of the educational, social, and emotional individualized goals. Includes supporting the implementation and evaluation of a range of direct and support services provided to students in an elementary school autistic support classroom. The position requires knowledge of PDE, IDEA, and chapter 14 regulations, as well as competency in IEPs, positive behavior support strategies, classroom management, and MTSS/PBIS. Establishes a supportive learning environment, evaluates and assesses student progress relative to instructional objectives, provides guidance to support staff, and coordinates delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP. Schedule: M-F: 8-4pm: This position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full-time role covering a 10-month period and opportunites for extended school year program in summer break.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required
At least one year of experience in an educational setting working with individuals with autism and/or other special education populations
Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Requires ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines
Significant and frequent amounts of walking, standing and lifting of 10 lbs. or more is required
Must be able to present through verbal and written communication, as well as develop visual media
Travel required as needs dictate
Requires repetitive use of wrists/hands/legs, including long periods of time operating office equipment
Free of dependency and abuse of illegal drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical or controlled substances

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in special education preferred
PA Department of Education certification as teacher preferred

Responsibilities

Support a Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions program—specifically special education classroom for autistic support
Provides specialized instruction that will result in the achievement of the educational, social, and emotional individualized goals
Supporting the implementation and evaluation of a range of direct and support services provided to students in an elementary school autistic support classroom
Establishes a supportive learning environment
Evaluates and assesses student progress relative to instructional objectives
Provides guidance to support staff
Coordinates delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
Dental
Prescription drug
Preventative care
Mental health services
Student loan debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education assistance
Generous time-off
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Life and accident coverage
Employee assistance / work-life balance program