Substitute Teacher Elementary

About the role

Devereux is seeking a Substitute Special Education Teacher to provide substitute services within Neshaminy School District's Elementary Autistic Support Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly supportive educational environment focused on helping students with autism achieve academic, social, and behavioral success.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Deliver specialized instruction to students with autism and related learning needs.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and other support staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Adapt instruction and classroom activities to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow district and special education procedures.
• For long‑term assignments, develop lesson plans and instructional activities aligned with curriculum requirements, previous lesson plans, and student IEP goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.
• Certification: PA Special Education Teacher full or substitute certification required.
• Experience: Previous Special Education Teacher experience preferred; student teaching experience considered. School experience required.
• Physical requirements: Significant walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting and/or managing resistance related to physical intervention techniques (up to 75‑100 lbs. or more); repetitive wrist/hand movements; normal hearing and vision; occasional use of computers and office equipment; ability to achieve 100% mastery of district‑adopted crisis prevention and intervention techniques.

Benefits

• Mission‑driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program (medical including telemedicine, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services).
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off accruing from the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Pay

$160 per day.

Schedule

On‑call, 10‑months: Monday‑Friday, 8:20 am – 3:50 pm. Aligned with the school calendar, with opportunities for extended school year programming during summer break.