Special Education Teacher

Merakey•Logan Township, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join its team in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The teacher provides specialized instruction through individualized programs to help students become happy, confident, and productive members of their communities. The role includes designing, supervising, and implementing students’ IEP plans; coordinating schedules with related services and general education; collecting and analyzing student data; and monitoring progress. The teacher works with a large team of professionals to coordinate services and participates in staff development focused on working with students with Autism, including implementing current strategies to support them. The role is offered during a 10-month traditional school year, with paid summers off. Additional hours and compensation are available for Extended School Year (ESY). Student-to-teacher ratios are capped at 1:8 in Autism Spectrum Disorder classrooms and 1:12 in Emotional Support classrooms. Salary is up to $55,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
Pennsylvania Special Education certificate, or Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within a reasonable amount of time after hire.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction through individualized programs to support students’ development and participation in their communities.
Design, supervise, and implement students’ IEP plans.
Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
Coordinate services while working effectively with a large team of professionals.
Participate in staff development training focused on working with students with Autism.
Implement strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective upon hire.
Paid time off.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
DailyPay access to earned pay.
On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
Care.com access for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
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.
Paid summers off during the 10-month traditional school year.
Additional hours and compensation available for Extended School Year (ESY).
Healthcare advocacy support.