Special Education Teacher – 2025 – 26 School Year Position Available In Thomas, Georgia

Job Description:

Title:

Special Education Teacher

• 2025
• 26

School Year Location:

Spring Grove, PA Employment Type:

Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

Based on education and experience Join River Rock Academy, a Pennsylvania Department of EducationApproved Licensed Academic School and Private Provider, dedicatedto empowering students in Grades 1-12 through transformativeeducational services. Our programs for Elementary, SecondarySpecial Education, and Alternative Education offer specializedinstruction, test preparation, counseling, and social skillsdevelopment. With individualized transition plans and a focus onstability and personal growth, we celebrate student success andfoster an environment of trust and support, helping each studentreach their full potential. Why Join Us? Weekday Schedule

• Work Monday through Friday with a consistentschool-based schedule, no nights or weekends required. Paid School Breaks & Time Off
• Enjoy paid school breaks,holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge andreset. Comprehensive Benefits
• Access health, dental, and visioninsurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, lifeinsurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA). Financial Perks
• Benefit from a 401(k
• retirement plan with upto 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life& disability insurance. Professional Development
• Advance your career with tuitionreimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, andpathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles. Supportive Team
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, andtherapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards,Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events. Make an Impact
• Help students with special needs build lifeskills, confidence, and independence in a supportive schoolenvironment. Your Role as a Special EducationTeacher IEP Development & Instruction
• Contribute to the developmentand implementation of IEPs, lesson plans, and instructionalstrategies tailored to students’ individual needs and goals. Documentation & Reporting
• Submit required documentation,including IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports, in atimely manner. Collaboration & Communication
• Work with multidisciplinaryteams, parents, and staff to provide appropriate services andsupport student progress. Classroom Management & Behavior Support
• Maintain an organizedand structured classroom while implementing behavior managementstrategies and crisis intervention techniques. Assessment & Progress Monitoring
• Conduct assessments, trackstudent progress, and document behavior data to support evaluationsand behavior plans. Safety & Compliance
• Ensure safety, adhere to policies (includingconfidentiality and PPE use), and assist students with self-care asneeded. Required Qualifications Teaching Certification
• Must hold an active PA teachingcertification, such as a Private Academic Certificate, Level I orII Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education CertificationK-12. Alternative Qualification
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degreeand at least six credit hours in special education may qualify fora Temporary Private Academic Certificate. Licensing Deadline
• All New Story School teachers must obtaintheir PA license by August 1, 2025. Work Authorization
• Must be authorized to work in the UnitedStates without employer sponsorship.

Ready to Make an Impact? ApplyToday! At River Rock Academy , we are committed to diversity, inclusion,and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and helpshape a brighter future for students with special needs!

Associated topics:

autism, behavioral health, deaf, difficult,disabilities, mental health, psychiatric, remedial education,special education, special education nurse