Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 26 School Year
Company: River Rock Academy
Location: Reading
Posted on: April 19, 2025
Job Description:
Title: Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 26 School Year
Location: Reading, PA 19608
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join River Rock Academy, a PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education
Approved Licensed Academic School and Private Provider, dedicated
to empowering students in Grades 1-12 through transformative
educational services. Our programs for Elementary, Secondary
Special Education, and Alternative Education offer specialized
instruction, test preparation, counseling, and social skills
development. With individualized transition plans and a focus on
stability and personal growth, we celebrate student success and
foster an environment of trust and support, helping each student
reach their full potential.
Why Join Us?
- Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent
school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks,
holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and
reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision
insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life
insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up
to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life
& disability insurance.
- Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition
reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and
pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and
therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards,
Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life
skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school
environment. Your Role as a Special Education Teacher
- IEP Development & Instruction - Contribute to the development
and implementation of IEPs, lesson plans, and instructional
strategies tailored to students' individual needs and goals.
- Documentation & Reporting - Submit required documentation,
including IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports, in a
timely manner.
- Collaboration & Communication - Work with multidisciplinary
teams, parents, and staff to provide appropriate services and
support student progress.
- Classroom Management & Behavior Support - Maintain an organized
and structured classroom while implementing behavior management
strategies and crisis intervention techniques.
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring - Conduct assessments, track
student progress, and document behavior data to support evaluations
and behavior plans.
- Safety & Compliance - Ensure safety, adhere to policies
(including confidentiality and PPE use), and assist students with
self-care as needed. Required Qualifications
- Teaching Certification - Must hold an active PA teaching
certification, such as a Private Academic Certificate, Level I or
II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification
K-12.
- Alternative Pathway - Candidates with a bachelor's degree and
at least six credit hours in special education may qualify for a
Temporary Private Academic Certificate.
- Licensing Requirement - All New Story School teachers must
obtain their PA license by August 1, 2025.
- Work Authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United
States without employer sponsorship. Ready to Make an Impact? Apply
Today!
At River Rock Academy, we are committed to diversity, inclusion,
and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome
candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help
shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
Associated topics: aide, behavior specialist, deaf, disable, hard,
hosptalization, mental health, psychiatric, special need education,
substance abuse
Keywords: River Rock Academy, Plainfield , Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 26 School Year, Education / Teaching , Reading, New Jersey
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