Special Education Teacher

Merakey•Ferguson Township, PA

14d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its K–12 school in State College, Pennsylvania. The role provides specialized instruction through individualized programs to help students become happy, confident, and productive members of their community. The position follows a 10-month traditional school year, with paid summers off. Additional hours and compensation are available for Extended School Year (ESY).

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; alternatively, Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

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 effectively with a large team of professionals.
Participate in staff development training focused on working with students with Autism.
Implement effective, state-of-the-art strategies for working with students with Autism.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective upon hire.
Paid time off.
Teacher-to-student ratios no higher than 1:12 in Emotional Support classrooms and 1:8 in Autism Support classrooms.
Paid summers off as part of a 10-month traditional school year.
Additional hours and compensation available for Extended School Year (ESY).
Healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee 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.
Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.