What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at New Story Schools?
At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.
As a Special Education Teacher at New Story Schools, you’ll support students with special needs by providing consistency, care, and adaptability in the classroom. You’ll collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
What You’ll Need
As a Special Education Teacher at New Story Schools, you’ll support students with special needs by providing consistency, care, and adaptability in the classroom. You’ll collaborate with educators, therapists, and families to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
What You’ll Need
- Active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, such as a Private Academic Certificate or Level I/II PA Instructional Special Education Certification (K–12)
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Adaptability to support multiple classrooms and instructional needs
- Commitment to inclusive education and student growth
- Create and implement IEPs, lesson plans, and instructional strategies tailored to each student’s goals
- Complete IEPs, progress reports, and required documentation accurately and on time
- Partner with parents, multidisciplinary teams, and school staff to promote student success
- Maintain a structured classroom environment using effective behavior management and intervention strategies
- Track student progress through evaluations, assessments, and behavioral data collection
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you