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CHS - Compass Health Systems

Early Intervention - Special Needs Instructor

Pay: $116,480/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Scranton, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Compass Health Systems seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to enjoy purposeful lives on their own terms by providing individualized, person-centered services and supports designed to empower individuals with greater independence. Compass Health Systems is seeking Special Needs Instructors to provide services and make a difference in the lives of children aged 0-3 in the home, daycare/preschool and community settings in the Lackawanna , Susquehanna and Wayne county area. The Special Needs Instructor will have the ability to build a caseload and create their own schedule. This is a W2 employee (not independent contractor) position. Mileage available.

Job Responsibilities include:

working one-on-one with a child with educational/behavioral needs/delays scheduling appointments with parents implementing individual service plan writing timely and clinically appropriate session notes ability to collaborate effectively with child's team (parents/teacher/caseworker/etc.) completion of pre-service training and ongoing yearly training as required Requirements include: (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies OR (2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which includes 15 credit hours in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies Minimum of one year of experience working with pre-school aged children (0-5 years) Back ground checks required: Child Abuse clearance, PA State Police check and FBI Fingerprints are contingent upon hire (reimbursable).

Preferred:

Valid PA Teacher certification
Valid PA Special Education Teacher Certification
Valid

BCBA/ PA

Behavior Specialist License

One year of full time experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families

Pay:

$52.00

$60.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): Please provide a personal email address to streamline communication throughout the hiring process.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

working with children with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Scranton, PA 18540 (Required)

Work Location:

In person