Special Education Teacher

The Pathway School; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance (including Pharmacy, Dental and Vision)

Professional development opportunities

Recognition events and celebrations

Job summary

The Pathway School in Jeffersonville, PA is on the lookout for passionate Upper School Teachers to enhance our team. Offering a competitive salary of $60,000 - $80,000 annually, this role involves developing individualized instruction and supporting students with diverse needs.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a PA Special Education Certification. Join a vibrant school community dedicated to fostering meaningful educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a special education setting.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with PA curriculum.
• Monitor and track student progress using data-driven practices.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Organization skills

Collaboration skills

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

PA Special Education Certification (K–12 or 7–12)

Job description

We’re Growing Our Team! Upper School Teachers Wanted

ELA | Functional Academics Math | K–8 Math

The Pathway School | Jeffersonville, PA

Great schools grow great leaders… and thanks to internal promotions, we have some exciting teaching opportunities available!

We’re looking for passionate, creative educators to join our Upper School team in the following areas:

Functional Academics Math Teacher

If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact and love working in a collaborative, student-centered environment—keep reading!

About The Pathway School

Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, PA, The Pathway School is a nonprofit special education school serving students ages 5–21 from over 50 school districts and charter schools. We’re known for our innovative programs, strong team culture, and commitment to helping students build the academic, social, and life skills they need to thrive—both in school and beyond. At Pathway, our staff are the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive, empowering environment with strong professional development, excellent benefits, and lots of opportunities to celebrate success along the way.

The Role: Upper School Teacher

As an Upper School Teacher, you’ll design and deliver individualized instruction that meets students where they are—and helps them grow into confident, capable learners.

Whether you’re teaching ELA, math fundamentals, or functional academics, your work will directly impact students’ independence and future success.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with PA curriculum
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse academic, social, and emotional needs
• Create a structured, positive classroom using PBIS and behavior support strategies
• Monitor and track student progress using data-driven practices
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, specialists, and families
• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress
• Support students in developing real-world, functional, and community-based skills

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (required)
• PA Special Education Certification (K–12 or 7–12 required)
• Secondary certification in ELA or Math strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a special education setting
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Strong classroom management, organization, and collaboration skills
• A creative, flexible mindset and passion for student success
• Reports to Upper School Principal

Why Pathway?

Because this is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference.

We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Supportive leadership and strong team connections.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Recognition events, celebrations, and staff appreciation throughout the year.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• Healthcare (including Pharmacy, Dental and Vision) Insurance