Special Education Teacher

Davita Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring qualified Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 academic year at the LifeWorks School in Doylestown, PA. You will provide specialized instruction to students with behavioral health challenges, creating personalized educational plans and helping them achieve their academic and behavioral goals. An impressive sign-on bonus and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education is required.
• Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism.
• Monitor student progress and develop individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Attend IEP meetings and establish goals as outlined in student IEPs.

Skills

Behavioral management

Instructional strategies

Data collection

Positive behavior support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

PA certification in Special Education

Content area certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School in Doylestown, PA is actively hiring for certified Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.

We are now offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for a certified Special Education Teacher!

The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks' comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.

Candidates must apply directly on our website at LifeWorks Careers (click CAREERS tab for openings).

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher provides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in a school setting. Responsibilities include monitoring student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods; observing and recording student progress daily; developing and monitoring student's IEP, reports, goals, and objectives; attending IEP meetings; establishing, maintaining, and working toward student goals as outlined in the IEP; and managing student behavior through individualized motivational systems, the S.M.A.R.T. Program, and positive behavior support plans.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education is required.
• Content area certifications are preferred.
• Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is preferred.

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