Special Education Teacher

Potential
Any Location, PA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Special Education Teachers play a pivotal role in helping students build academic, behavioral, and life skills using evidence-based, ABA-aligned teaching practices at Springtime School, a private school for learners with Autism and other developmental disabilities.

What You Will Do

Deliver high-quality instruction to students with Autism and moderate to severe developmental disabilities, use ABA-aligned strategies to support learning, behavior, communication, and independence, and create individualized educational plans and adapt instruction to meet student needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting students with Autism and developmental disabilities, empathetic, patient, and committed to helping students reach their goals, and skilled at building positive relationships with students and families.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (required)
  • Active Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate (PK–12 preferred; other certifications considered if candidate is willing to update to PK–12)
  • Willingness to teach across multiple age groups (PK–12)
  • Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (required)
  • Experience with ABA or willingness to complete comprehensive ABA training (preferred)

Benefits

  • Salaried pay—consistent income
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Supplementary insurance plans including life insurance, short- and long-term disability, AFLAC, and pet insurance
  • Support with continuing education, including tuition discounts and potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Mental health support via our employee assistance program and medical plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • ZayZoon early wage access & FinFit financial wellness tools
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