Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 2026 School Year
Location: State College, PA 16801
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Starting at $60,000 for licensed Special Education Teachers
Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized education plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
Why Join Us?"" - 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: - Active PA Teaching Certification is required, such as a Private Academic Certificate or Level I/II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification (K-12).
- All New Story School teachers 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! New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,