Special Education Teacher

Lifeworksschools

Media (Delaware County)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is actively hiring for certified Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year. We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for a certified Special Education Teacher.

LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for middle and high school students facing social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. The Special Education Teacher provides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or PDD in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or PDD in a school setting.
Monitor student academic and functional achievement through data collection and observation.
Develop and monitor students’ IEPs, attend IEP meetings, and work toward goals as outlined in the IEP.
Manage student behavior through individualized motivational systems, SMART Program and positive behavior support plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

PA certification in Special Education

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is actively hiring for certified Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 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 effected 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.

The Special Education Teacher: p rovides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in a school setting; monitors student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods; observes and records student progress daily; develops and monitors student’s IEP, reports, goals, objectives, attend IEP meetings, establish, maintain, and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP; manages student behavior through individualized motivational systems, S.M.A.R.T. Program and positive behavior support plans.

Benefits

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 Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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