Special Education Teacher

Universal Health Services; Upper Emilie (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Career development opportunities

SoFi student loans

Career development

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring for certified Special Education Teachers in Pennsylvania for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This role involves providing tailored instruction to students with Autism or related challenges. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and PA certification in Special Education. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. This position includes comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities, fostering an engaging and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education required.
• Content area certifications preferred.
• Prior experience with students with behavioral health challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism.
• Monitor student achievement through data collection and observation.
• Develop and monitor the student’s IEP, goals, and objectives.
• Manage student behavior through individualized motivational systems.

Skills

Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges

Content area certifications

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

PA certification in Special Education

Content area certifications

Job description

Job Summary

The LifeWorks Day School in Levittown, 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. LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for middle and high school students affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Our comprehensive, individualized curriculum engages each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes.

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

Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher provides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder. The teacher monitors student achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods; observes and records student progress daily; develops and monitors the student’s IEP, reports, goals, and objectives; attends IEP meetings; establishes, maintains, and works toward student goals as outlined in the IEP; and manages student behavior through individualized motivational systems, 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 Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

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

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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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.