Special Education Teacher

LifeWorks School in Doylestown, PA is hiring certified Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 academic year. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

About the role

LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for middle and high school students affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Our comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized to actively engage each student, aiming for positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. The Special Education Teacher will work in a setting that balances academic rigor with a continuum of evidence-based educational and therapeutic supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
• Monitor student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods.
• Observe and record student progress daily.
• Develop and monitor students’ IEPs, reports, goals, and objectives; attend IEP meetings.
• Establish, maintain, and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP.
• Manage student behavior through individualized motivational systems, the S.M.A.R.T. Program, and positive behavior support plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (required).
• PA certification in Special Education (required).
• Content area certifications (preferred).
• Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges in a school setting (preferred).

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

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About the organization

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. In 2025, UHS reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion and employed approximately 101,500 people. UHS has been recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.