Special Education Teacher - High School AS - Greensburg, PA

Merakey; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Special Education Teacher in Greensburg, PA, where you will empower students with individualized instruction. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and savings programs

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.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor progress.

Skills

Special Education

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

18 credits in Special Education

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Special Education Teacher - High School AS

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

8 AM to 3:30 PM

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 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 ability to attain public certification within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire will be considered.


• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.

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) 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.


• Effectively working with a large team of professionals needs to coordinate services.


• Participate in several staff development training courses that focus 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 date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.


• Teacher to student ratio never to 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 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 access to healthcare advocacy support.


• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.


• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!


• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.


• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.


• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.


• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.


• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!