Special Education Substitute Teacher - Mount Pleasant, PA

Merakey; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Substitute Special Education Teacher, where you will empower students with specialized instruction tailored to their unique needs. This role focuses on creating an inclusive environment, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive. With a commitment to professional development and innovative teaching strategies, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students with autism and emotional support needs. Enjoy a competitive daily rate and a variety of benefits from day one, including medical and dental insurance, flexible schedules, and the opportunity for additional pay during extended school programs.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

DailyPay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Must hold a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IEP plans for students.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress.

Skills

Special Education Certification

Experience with Autism

IEP Planning

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

18 Credits in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Substitute Teacher

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type: Part-Time

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule: 8:00 - 4:00

Requirements

• Teachers at Merakey School must have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
• Must hold a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within a reasonable timeframe from the date of hire.
• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support needs is required, including student teaching experience.

Description

Join our team as a Substitute Special Education Teacher (AS) at our K-12 school in Mt. Pleasant, PA. We offer a pay rate of $200 per day. Your primary goal will be to provide specialized instruction tailored to each student's needs, empowering them to become confident and productive community members.

• Design, supervise, and implement students' IEP plans.
• Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress.
• Work effectively with a team of professionals to coordinate services.
• Participate in staff development focused on working with students with Autism.
• Implement innovative strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Why Teach at Merakey?

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more, effective from the date of hire.
• Maximum teacher-to-student ratios: 1:8 in ASD classrooms, 1:12 in Emotional Support classrooms.
• Individualized approaches for each student.
• 10-month school year with paid summers off.
• Additional hours and pay available during the Extended School Year (ESY).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive compensation and additional perks like DailyPay, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider supporting individuals with developmental and behavioral health needs across 12 states. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans.