Long-Term SPED Substitute Teacher — Impactful & Collaborative

New Story Schools (OH); Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with 4% match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students aged 5–21 with autism and related developmental and behavioral challenges. You will deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals, document progress, and collaborate with families to support student growth in academic, behavioral, and social skills.

You will work within a structured, student-centered environment, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and individualized support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Pennsylvania Private Academic teaching certification in Special Education or Instructional I/II certification in Special Education
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to inclusive practices and individualized student support
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students succeed

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals and lesson plans
• Document progress, assessments, and reports accurately and on time
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support student development
• Maintain classroom structure and implement behavior management strategies
• Monitor student progress and contribute to evaluations and plan updates

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Patience

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Pennsylvania Special Education certification (PDE) or Instructional I/II

Job description

New Story Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students aged 5–21 with autism and related developmental and behavioral challenges. You will deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals, document progress, and collaborate with families to support student growth in academic, behavioral, and social skills.

You will work within a structured, student-centered environment, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and individualized support.