Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 2026 School Year

New Story; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. As a Special Education Teacher, you'll develop and implement individualized education plans, ensuring that each student's unique needs are met. Enjoy a market-leading salary starting at $55,000, comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, and opportunities for career growth. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive environment, this role offers you the chance to empower students academically and socially. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Active PA Teaching Certification required for this role.
• Candidates must have authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs and lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Maintain classroom management and implement behavior strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.

Skills

IEP Development

Classroom Management

Behavior Support

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

PA Teaching Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 2026 School Year

Job Title: Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 2026 School Year
Location: Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized education plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

Why Join Us?

• Market Leading Salary: Starting at $55,000 for certified teachers with an active PA Instructional I or II Special Education certification
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 to support your move to the area.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-paid short-term disability and flexible spending options.
• Financial Wellness: Benefit from a 401k with up to 4% company match, company HSA contributions, and employer-paid short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid school breaks, paid holidays, 4 personal days, 8 sick days, and 3 days of bereavement leave.
• Career Growth: Access tuition reimbursement, assistance programs, and advancement opportunities.
• Well-Being Support: Get confidential counseling, life coaching, and mindfulness resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition & Perks: Celebrate your impact with employee rewards, peer nominations, and exclusive discounts.

Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

• IEP Development & Instruction – Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs, lesson plans, and instructional strategies tailored to students’ individual needs and goals.
• Documentation & Reporting – Submit required documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports, in a timely manner.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work with multidisciplinary teams, parents, and staff to provide appropriate services and support student progress.
• Classroom Management & Behavior Support – Maintain an organized and structured classroom while implementing behavior management strategies and crisis intervention techniques.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring – Conduct assessments, track student progress, and document behavior data to support evaluations and behavior plans.
• Safety & Compliance – Ensure safety, adhere to policies (including confidentiality and PPE use), and assist students with self-care as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Active PA Teaching Certification is required, such as a Private Academic Certificate or Level I/II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification (K-12).
• Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least six credit hours in special education may qualify for a Temporary Private Academic Certificate.
• All New Story School teachers must have their PA teaching license in place by August 1, 2025.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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