Special Education Teacher - High School AS

Merakey; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit as a Special Education Teacher in Greensburg, PA. You'll empower students with individualized programs, implement IEPs, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team. Enjoy generous benefits, a supportive environment, and a focus on student success.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

DailyPay for accessing your pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required.
• Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students.
• Design, supervise, and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Coordinate services effectively by working with a large team of professionals.

Skills

Special Education

Autism

Individualized Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

18 credits in special education

6 credits in education theory

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family, where we put heart and soul into everything we do!

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher (High School - ES) to join our team in Greensburg, PA.

Salary: up to $55,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• The primary goal of the Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students to empower them to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.
• Design, supervise, and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
• Coordinate services effectively by working with a large team of professionals.
• Participate in staff development training courses focused on working with students with Autism.
• Implement state-of-the-art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Why Teach At Merakey?

• Benefits are effective upon the date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more.
• Teacher to student ratio will never exceed 1:12 in ES (Emotional Support) classrooms.
• Individualized approach for every student.
• 10-month traditional school year with paid summers off.
• Additional hours and compensation are available with ESY (Extended School Year).

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options.
• DailyPay for accessing your pay when needed.
• Self-care tools and resources on the Goga well-being platform.
• Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services via Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free personal development classes.

Learn more about our benefits at our benefits page.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. Over 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states annually. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. We strictly follow a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including Veterans, to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a Bachelor's degree with at least 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
• Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with the ability to attain public certification within a reasonable timeframe from hire.
• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.