Special Education Teacher, PLEA
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher plays a critical role in providing instruction and mental health support in a therapeutic classroom setting. The position is instrumental in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for academic, social, and daily living skills development, as well as behavioral health. The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated and comprehensive program of support to meet the unique needs of each student. This position will be for the 2026/2027 school year and follows the PLEA school calendar. PLEA is Hiring a Special Education Teacher for its School Based Partial Hospital Program! As a Special Education Teacher at PLEA, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
Requirements
- Degree in Special Education
- PA Special Education Certification or Private Academic License
- Experience working in special education environment
- ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances
- PA Mandated Reporter Training
- Must be 18 years or older
- Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with others
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families
- Strong knowledge of child development, therapeutic interventions, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changes
- Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment
Responsibilities
- Providing instruction and mental health support in a therapeutic classroom setting.
- Implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for academic, social, and daily living skills development, as well as behavioral health.
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated and comprehensive program of support to meet the unique needs of each student.
Benefits
- Three (3) paid personal days
- Accrued health management leave
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits
- Student loan debt assistance
- 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
- Tuition and student loan repayment (through ASCEND program)
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
- Dental
- Prescription drug
- Preventative care
- Mental health services
- Continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
