Special Education Teacher (Life Skills)

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) role is onsite in Chambersburg, PA, working in a school. Compensation is $38–$48 per hour. Pediatric Developmental Services provides teachers and pediatric therapists to public school districts, charter schools, and communities, with a mission to make a difference in children’s lives. The teacher develops and delivers individualized instruction and supports students’ educational progress through IEPs, lesson planning, progress reporting, and collaboration with families, school staff, and on-site therapists. The role contributes to a safe, productive classroom and helps students work toward their individual goals.

What you'll do

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans for students
• communicate with staff and family members about student progress and challenges
• prepare lesson plans for administrator approval
• participate in scheduled IEP meetings
• use individualized reinforcement techniques
• invite families to participate in educational progress
• create and distribute quarterly progress reports
• confer with on-site therapists about disciplinary and behavioral issues
• maintain a safe, productive classroom.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

life skills

chambersburg pa

pediatric developmental services

k–12

individualized education plans

iep meetings

lesson planning

student progress reports

special education certificate

$38–$48/hr

health insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• fingerprinting reimbursement
• tailored mentorship and support.

Why this role

Life Skills special education teaching role in a school; requires experience working with K–12 children and an active Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II certificate in Special Education.

About the employer

Pediatric Developmental Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.