Job Description

New Story Schools in Reading (Wyomissing Blvd) offers an academic learning environment for students with Autism. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives. We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

PA Instructional I or II Special Education certification - Salary $60,000 - $65,000, depending on certification and degree

New Story Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to teach and mentor high school students with Autism at our Reading (Wyomissing Blvd), PA location. 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
• Submit required documentation, including lesson plans, IEPs, report cards, progress reports, evaluation reports, and other related material in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents and encourage parental involvement.
• Provide relevant information to student\xe2\x80\x99s home district to enable completion of reevaluation reports and/or complete reevaluation reports utilizing assessment data to outline student\xe2\x80\x99s strengths and needs.
• Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate services.
• Provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction to staff within the classroom.
• 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

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Experience Required

• Experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders - 6 months

Education Required

• Bachelors or better in Special Education
• Bachelors or better in Education

Preferred

• Masters or better in Special Education

Licenses & Certifications Required

• PA Teacher License

Preferred

• Teacher - Spec. Ed.

Skills Required

• Lesson Plan Development
• Classroom Management

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