Special Education Teacher
Merakey · Bentleyville, PA · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- 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 one year from date of hire will be considered.
About the role
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our school (K-8) in Ellsworth, PA. Immediate openings now for Spring / Fall Start date: JUNE or Later Salary: Up to 65,000.
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.
- 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.
Why Teach At Merakey?
- Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
- Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 in ES (Emotional Support) classrooms and 1:8 in AS 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)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retail 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.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.