Special Education Teacher

Merakey; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their dynamic team in Indiana, PA. This role involves providing specialized instruction to empower students, particularly those with Autism, and implementing individualized education plans. You will collaborate with a large team of professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for passionate educators looking to make a difference in the lives of their students. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or equivalent required.
• Experience with Autism or emotional support students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and implement IEP plans for students.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate with related services.

Skills

Special Education

Working with students with Autism

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

18 credits in Special Education and 6 credits in Education Theory

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family, where we put heart and soul into everything we do!

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team in Indiana, PA.

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 PLUS a $3,000 sign on BONUS

Responsibilities:

• The primary goal of the Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students to empower them to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.
• Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
• Effectively work with a large team of professionals to coordinate services.
• Participate in several staff development training courses that focus on working with students with Autism.
• Implement state of the art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Why Teach At Merakey?

• Benefits are effective upon date of hire and include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
• Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms.
• Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 in ES (Emotional Support) classrooms.
• Individualized approach for every student.
• 10-month traditional school year with paid summers off.
• Additional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year).

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in Special Education and 6 credits in Education Theory.
• Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate; or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire will be considered.
• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.