Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its K–8 school in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania. The role provides specialized, individualized instruction to help students become happy, confident, and productive members of their communities. Teachers design, supervise, and implement students’ IEPs; coordinate schedules with related services and general education; collect and analyze data; and monitor student progress. The position involves close coordination with a large team of professionals and participation in staff development focused on working with students with autism, including training in effective instructional strategies. The school offers a traditional 10-month year with paid summers off. Teacher-to-student ratios do not exceed 1:12 in Emotional Support classrooms and 1:8 in Autism Support classrooms. Additional hours and compensation may be available for Extended School Year (ESY). Salary is up to $65,000.
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 one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized, individualized instruction to students.
- 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 courses focused on working with students with autism.
- Implement effective strategies for working with students with autism.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective upon hire.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
- DailyPay access to earned pay.
- On the Goga well-being platform.
- 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.
- Paid summers off during the 10-month traditional school year.
- Additional hours and compensation may be available for Extended School Year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
