Special Education Teacher (Elementary Autistic Support)

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are a determined and innovative Elementary Special Education Teacher who is responsible for the development and implementation of individual elementary level programming for each student in conjunction with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Special Education teacher will lead classroom activities while tailoring instruction to the ability of each student. This role will also track, document, and set performance goals for students while collaborating with a multiplicationary team to maximize student outcomes and effectively communicate with families.

• Provide 1:1 behavioral, emotional, life skills, or academic support and remediation for students in the classroom

• Plan, prepare, and implement individualized lesson plans for the development of specific skills

• Use Special Education teaching strategies to maximize student progress

• Provide guidance, training, and direction to teacher assistants and aides supporting the classroom

• Write, manage, and revise annual IEPs for all assigned students

• Uphold the education, operation, and facility standards set by Hope Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education

• Attend and be an active participant in IEP meetings

• Collaborate with administration, teachers, therapists, families, and other external stakeholders to improve service delivery effectiveness

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or other related degree field

• Pennsylvania Special Education Training certification

• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

• Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

• Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

• State License of Practice and/or Certification

• CPR/First Aid

• TB/Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay Rate

• Health Insurance - With employer contribution

• Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Investment Savings Plan

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Discount Market

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
• Color
• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
• Ancestry or national origin
• Age (40 and over)
• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Veteran or military status
• Familial or martial status
• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements
• Assignments, classifications, and promotions
• Compensation, benefits, and training
• Transfers, discipline, and termination
• Discipline and termination
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship
• Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.