Special Education Teacher

Merakey • Enola, PA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its Merakey School team at Hampden Township School in Enola, Pennsylvania. The Autistic Support (AS) Teacher provides specialized, individualized instruction to empower students to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community. The position offers a salary of up to $68,000 and follows a traditional 10-month school year, with paid summers off. Additional hours and compensation are available for Extended School Year (ESY). AS classrooms have a teacher-to-student ratio that does not exceed 1:8.

Requirements

• Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate, or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within one year from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design, supervise, and implement students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans.
• Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services.
• Participate in ongoing staff development focused on best practices for supporting students with autism needs.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to support students in Autistic Support programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective upon hire.
• Paid time off.
• Paid summers off during the traditional 10-month school year.
• Additional hours and compensation available with Extended School Year (ESY).
• Pre-tax and Roth retirement plan contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform and self-care resources.
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed