New Story Schools Hiring for Teacher- Now Hiring for – SY at Wyoming, PA Full Time

New Story Schools in Wyoming, PA is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to teach and mentor Autism Support or Emotional Support students in grades K-12. As a Special Education Teacher, you play an integral role in the success of our students while overseeing the classroom team and the dynamics and functioning of all staff within their classroom.

Responsibilities

Complete individualized Education plan (IEP) process, which includes IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation of required paperwork.

Develop lesson plans which keep students actively engaged in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies. Lesson

plans should be tailored to meet the individual needs of students based on IEP goals and objectives, including modifications listed in specially designed instruction.

Submit required documentation, including lesson plans, IEPs, cards, progress s, evaluation s, and other

related material in a timely manner.

Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate services.

Set clear expectations for students’ behavior and provide and implement behavior management strategies and techniques to manage severe student behavior and maintain a safe and effective learning environment. Behaviors should be managed in an immediate, consistent, and appropriate manner.

Deliver classroom instruction in a meaningful and appropriate way to enable students to progress toward the goals outlined in the IEP. Classroom time should be structured and scheduled

Provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction to staff within the classroom.

Conduct educational assessments and record/interpret data.

Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy. FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality.

Benefits

Eligible New Story Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401K with 100% vested company contribution

Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Incentive Program

Employee Discount Program

Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

New Story School is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website at

ExperienceRequired6+ months experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders (student teaching hours can be included)

EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Special Education

Bachelors or better in Education

PreferredMasters Or Better In Special Education

Licenses & CertificationsRequiredPA Teacher License

PreferredTeacher – Spec. Ed.

SkillsRequiredLesson Plan Development

Classroom Management

PreferredCurriculum Development

Crisis Intervention

BehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

MotivationsPreferredFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work