Special Education Teacher

New Story School - Reading, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Reading, PA

Educational Services

About the position

New Story Schools in Reading, PA is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to teach and mentor Autism Support or Emotional Support students in grades K-12. 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 commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. You will be responsible for implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that each student receives the appropriate support and resources necessary for their academic and personal growth. In this role, you will complete the IEP process, which includes IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation of required paperwork. You will develop lesson plans that keep students actively engaged in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies. These lesson plans should be tailored to meet the individual needs of students based on IEP goals and objectives, including modifications listed in specially designed instruction. Timely submission of required documentation, including lesson plans, IEPs, report cards, progress reports, evaluation reports, and other related material is essential. You will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to design and implement appropriate services, set clear expectations for students' behavior, and provide behavior management strategies to maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Delivering classroom instruction in a meaningful way to enable students to progress toward their IEP goals is a key responsibility. Additionally, you will provide guidance, leadership, and direction to staff within the classroom, conduct educational assessments, and maintain student confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete individualized Education plan (IEP) process, which includes IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation of required paperwork.
• Develop lesson plans which keep students actively engaged in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies tailored to meet individual needs based on IEP goals.
• Submit required documentation, including lesson plans, IEPs, report cards, progress reports, evaluation reports, and other related material in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate services.
• Set clear expectations for students' behavior and implement behavior management strategies to manage severe student behavior.
• Deliver classroom instruction in a meaningful way to enable students to progress toward the goals outlined in the IEP.
• Provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction to staff within the classroom.
• Conduct educational assessments and record/interpret data.
• Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy, FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education.
• Experience working with students with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Strong understanding of IEP development and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Experience in a K-12 educational setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies.
• Familiarity with educational assessments and data interpretation.

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