Certified Special Education Teacher

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Join a team that values your talent as much as your heart!

Woods Services cultivates an environment where your expertise in specialized education directly transforms the lives of children and adolescents with complex disabilities. Utilizing a PBIS framework, you’ll lead a classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement and behavioral success. We are seeking Specialized Therapeutic Teachers who thrive in a mission driven, supportive, resource-rich environment. At Woods Services, our educators are empowered with a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring the dedicated classroom assistance needed to focus on true, individualized progress.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO- Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition assisted program
• Career growth opportunities

$5000 Sign On Bonus (conditional)

Salary:

Certified Special Education Teacher Bachelor Degree: starting salary $60,000 plus

Certified Special Education Teacher Master Degree: starting salary $70,000 plus

• Acceptable Special Education Certifications (PA): PK-12, N-12, PK-8 AND/OR 7-12
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT ("After a 30-day waiting period, benefits will commence on the first day of the subsequent month".)
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday: 8am-3pm (Bi-Weekly Pay)
• Great classroom staff to student ratios
• A supportive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• PBIS framework and BH Management Program

Job Summary

The Specialized Therapeutic Teacher is responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to classroom.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives based on this assessment.
• Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the client's interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom.
• Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives.
• Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the students’ interdisciplinary IEP team meeting.
• Maintains and utilizes adaptive/assistive equipment and devices.
• Prepares and implements daily written lessons plans.
• Maintains a positive, safe, healthy and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students.
• Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and or/courses.
• Responsible for directing and coaching all staff members in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree.
• Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12).
• Experience in developing and implementing special education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities or related experience is preferred.