Special Education Teacher

Merakey•Logan Township, PA

9d•$55,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? We are seeking a Special Education Teacher join our team in Altoona, PA. Position Description: The primary goal of the Emotional Support (ES) and Autistic Support (AS) Teacher is to provide specialized instruction through individualized programming that empowers students to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.

Requirements

Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate; or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with ability to attain public certification within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire will be considered.

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.
Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services.
Participate in ongoing staff development focused on best practices for supporting students with Emotional Support and Autism needs.
Implement evidence-based, state-of-the-art strategies to effectively support students in ES and AS programs.

Benefits

Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.