Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends
Work Schedule: 8 AM to 3:30 PM

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania Special Education certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience (3-5 preferred) working with students with an autism diagnosis and high-intensity behavior needs.
• Must obtain and maintain physical management certification credentials through Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS)/Safety Care.
• Demonstrated ability to develop classroom strategies that promote an effective teaching and learning environment utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Ability to maintain composure in high crisis situations and lead the classroom team in appropriate and approved responses.
• Ability to follow Behavior Intervention Plans with consistency and fidelity, while also making in-the-moment informed decisions when needed.
• Experience applying ABA principles in a clinic or school setting.

External Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our program in Greensburg, PA.

Salary: Up to $55,000 DOE

Why Teach Here?

• Benefits are effective upon date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
• Teacher to student ratio never exceeds 1:8 in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms.
• Teacher to student ratio never exceeds 1:12 in ES (Emotional Support) classrooms.
• Individualized approach for every student.
• 10-month traditional school year with paid summers off.
• Additional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year).
• The primary goal of the Autism Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students to empower them to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.
• 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.
• Effectively work with a large team of professionals to coordinate services.
• Participate in several staff development training courses focused on working with students with Autism.
• Implement state-of-the-art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Competitive compensation plans
• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

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