Special Education Teacher

Devereux•Reading, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

School Special Education Teacher for Reading School District. Interviewing for School year 26-27. Starting at $52,000 up to $64,000/year depending on experience, higher education and licensure. In this role, develop and deliver specialized instruction to students with emotional support (ES) needs, establish a supportive learning environment, evaluate and assess student progress relative to instructional objectives, provide guidance to support staff, and coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP. The Center for Effective Schools utilizes an “indirect” service delivery approach, whether working at the individual or systems level. The theoretical foundation of this work is based in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support and, to the extent possible, delivered within a preventative or early intervening framework. Learn more at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years or older
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related degree required
Previous Special Education Teacher experience strongly preferred, will also consider student teaching experience
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
We provide emergency certification if not already obtained prior to starting employment

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver specialized instruction to students with emotional support (ES) needs
Establish a supportive learning environment
Evaluate and assess student progress relative to instructional objectives
Provide guidance to support staff
Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP

Benefits

A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses.
A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
Strength-based approaches emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
Paid Training & Professional Development
Quality Low-Cost Benefits with ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program offering tuition repayment, loan forgiveness, and more!
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.