SPED Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Collingdale, PA

3d

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. The SPED Teacher provides academic, social, and emotional services to students and uses SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. The role includes assessing student needs, using data to plan and adjust instruction, and collaborating with school teams and families to support student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in fine motor tasks, such as assisting students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet students’ needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and team-member safety.
• Track and document student growth and progress toward goals, and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties, as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credentialing support
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health support
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings
• Ongoing professional and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level