Science Teacher 7-12

Acadia Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks passionate and collaborative Teachers to support students with intensive academic and behavioral needs. This full-time role includes designing individualized lessons, ensuring IEP compliance, and fostering a structured learning environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and an active teaching certification, with a commitment to student growth and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania Teacher Certification or willingness to pursue.
• Experience teaching students with diverse learning needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons.
• Maintain IEP compliance and support individual student needs.
• Provide timely feedback on student progress.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Active Pennsylvania Teacher Certification

Job description

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About New Oaks Academy

New Oaks Academy (NOA) is a licensed private school within Belmont Behavioral Health System, serving students with intensive academic and behavioral needs in an inpatient setting. Our dual service model provides a supportive, standards-aligned education in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. We prioritize compassion, structure, and growth, recognizing that healing and learning go hand in hand.

About New Oaks Academy

New Oaks Academy (NOA) is a licensed private school within Belmont Behavioral Health System, serving students with intensive academic and behavioral needs in an inpatient setting. Our dual service model provides a supportive, standards-aligned education in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. We prioritize compassion, structure, and growth, recognizing that healing and learning go hand in hand.

Position Summary

We are seeking passionate, collaborative, and student-centered Teachers across multiple content areas to join our expanding team. Teachers at NOA deliver individualized, standards-based instruction while actively supporting students’ social-emotional and behavioral growth. They play a central role in maintaining IEP compliance, engaging students through experiential learning, and building a safe, structured classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons using the Gradual Release of Responsibility model.
• Assess and track academic progress regularly; provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Support IEP development, documentation, and compliance in partnership with the Special Education Team.
• Integrate therapeutic and academic strategies to meet each student's unique needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or related field
• Active Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Content Area of Need (or willingness to pursue if eligible)
  
  

Preferred

• Experience teaching students with diverse learning needs (1+ year preferred)
• Familiarity with special education laws and IEP processes
• Strong communication, organization, and reflective practice skills
  
  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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