Special Education Teacher

New Story School - Selinsgrove, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Selinsgrove, PA

Educational Services

About the position

New Story in Selinsgrove, PA is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to teach and mentor our emotional support students. As a Special Education Teacher, you play an integral role in the success of our students while overseeing the classroom team and the dynamics and functioning of all staff within their classroom. This position requires a passion for education and a commitment to being part of a mission-driven organization. You will be responsible for completing the individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, which includes IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation of required paperwork. You will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop, design, and implement appropriate services tailored to the needs of each student. Additionally, you will provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction to staff within the classroom, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment. Maintaining student confidentiality in accordance with agency policy, FERPA, HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality is also a critical aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete individualized Education plan (IEP) process, which includes IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation of required paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate services.
• Provide appropriate guidance, leadership and direction to staff within the classroom.
• Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy, FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality.

Requirements

• 6+ months experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders (student teaching hours can be included).
• Bachelors or better in Special Education.
• Bachelors or better in Education.
• PA Teacher License.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters or better in Special Education.
• Teacher - Spec. Ed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with 100% vested company contribution
• Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items