Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is actively hiring for certified Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year. We are now offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for a certified Special Education Teacher! The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice. Candidates must apply directly on our website.

The Special Education Teacher:

• provides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in a school setting
• monitors student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods
• observes and records student progress daily
• develops and monitors student's IEP, reports, goals, objectives, attend IEP meetings, establish, maintain, and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP
• manages student behavior through individualized motivational systems, S.M.A.R.T. Program and positive behavior support plans

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education is also required.
• Content area certifications preferred.
• Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting preferred.

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