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Education, Mental Healthcare, Social Assistance

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Blairsville, PAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • special education
  • education
  • communication skills
  • collaboration skills
  • inclusive practices
  • individualized student support
  • IEP goals
  • lesson plans
  • progress documentation
  • assessments

Nice to have

  • autism
  • emotional challenges
  • behavioral challenges
  • developmental challenges
  • patience
  • empathy

Role summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support students aged 5-21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The role involves maintaining instructional continuity, promoting academic, behavioral, and social skill growth, and collaborating with staff and families. Key responsibilities include delivering instruction aligned with IEP goals, documenting progress, implementing behavior management strategies, and monitoring student development within a structured, student-centered environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and a valid Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certification are required.

As a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at New Story Schools, you will support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs by maintaining instructional continuity and promoting growth in academic, behavioral, and social skills. You’ll work collaboratively with staff and families to provide consistent, individualized support in a structured, student-centered learning environment.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or a related field from an accredited institution

  • Valid Pennsylvania Private Academic teaching certification in Special Education or Instructional I/II certification in Special Education

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Commitment to inclusive practices and individualized student support

  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students succeed

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals and lesson plans

  • Document progress, assessments, and reports accurately and on time

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to support student development

  • Maintain classroom structure and implement behavior management strategies

  • Monitor student progress and contribute to evaluations and plan updates

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

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