Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 26 School Year

New Story; Canton (Bradford County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in Canton, PA, where you'll empower students with special needs. In this full-time role, you'll develop IEPs, collaborate with teams, and create a supportive learning environment, benefiting from a weekday schedule and excellent professional development opportunities. If you hold a valid PA teaching certification and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping bright futures for students in need.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Active PA teaching certification required.
• Experience with special needs education preferred.
• Authorization to work without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Maintain organized classroom and implement behavior support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

IEP Development

Classroom Management

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

PA Teaching Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 26 School Year

Title: Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 26 School Year
Location: Canton, PA 17724
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join River Rock Academy, a Pennsylvania Department of Education Approved Licensed Academic School and Private Provider, dedicated to empowering students in Grades 1-12 through transformative educational services. Our programs for Elementary, Secondary Special Education, and Alternative Education offer specialized instruction, test preparation, counseling, and social skills development. With individualized transition plans and a focus on stability and personal growth, we celebrate student success and foster an environment of trust and support, helping each student reach their full potential.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

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

• Must hold an active PA teaching certification, such as a Private Academic Certificate, Level I or II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification K-12.
• All teachers for the 2025 – 2026 school year 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!

At River Rock Academy, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs

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