Special Education Teacher

Summary

Special Education Teacher – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire Special Education Teachers to join our staff and work in an amazing school in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

We have three in-person openings in a specialized K–12 program serving students who need emotional support and autism support.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education
• Experience working with K–12 children
• Experience supporting students with emotional or behavioral needs, or with autism, preferred

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student’s progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement and behavior support techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student’s educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapists and behavior specialists on behavioral and social-emotional needs
• Create a safe, structured, and productive classroom environment

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation’s public-school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers, as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best teachers and therapists to partnering them with the right schools in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to special education, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every professional who works with us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire Special Education Teachers to join our staff and work in an amazing school in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

We have three in-person openings in a specialized K–12 program serving students who need emotional support and autism support.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education
• Experience working with K–12 children
• Experience supporting students with emotional or behavioral needs, or with autism, preferred

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student’s progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement and behavior support techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student’s educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapists and behavior specialists on behavioral and social-emotional needs
• Create a safe, structured, and productive classroom environment

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation’s public-school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers, as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best teachers and therapists to partnering them with the right schools in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to special education, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every professional who works with us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.

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