Special Education Teacher - $10,000 Sign-on

The LifeWorks Schools are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Special Education Teacher to support our LifeWorks School in Media, PA for the 2025-2026 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 effected 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.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in a school setting. Monitor student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods. Observe and record student progress daily. Develop and monitor student's IEP, reports, goals, objectives, attend IEP meetings, establish, maintain, and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP. Manage 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 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! Tuition Reimbursement Job Requirements Bachelor's level degree in Special Education is 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 is highly desirable. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Media, PA 19063 (Required)

Work Location:

In person