Special Education Long-Term Sub Teacher – Growth

New Story Schools (PA); Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and school breaks

Wellness perks & gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

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

You’ll work in a structured, student-centered environment, maintaining consistent support and applying behavior management strategies while contributing to ongoing plan updates and evaluations.

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

Communication skills

Collaboration

Patience & empathy

Inclusive practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

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

You’ll work in a structured, student-centered environment, maintaining consistent support and applying behavior management strategies while contributing to ongoing plan updates and evaluations.