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Special Education Teacher - Building Substitute

Throop, PAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Pennsylvania
  • child development
  • behavior management strategies
  • classroom leadership
  • IEP goals
  • lesson plans
  • student progress
  • behavior data
  • instructional outcomes

Nice to have

  • classroom support staff

Role summary

New Story Schools seeks a Substitute Special Education Teacher to provide consistent instruction and classroom leadership in various learning environments. Responsibilities include delivering IEP-aligned instruction, managing classroom behavior, collaborating with teams, documenting student progress, and supervising support staff. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, and at least three months of experience with students with learning or behavioral needs. Strong knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies is essential.

As the Substitute Teacher at New Story Schools, you will provide consistent instruction and classroom leadership to support student learning and behavioral progress. Your work ensures continuity, safety, and alignment with IEP goals across in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Valid Pennsylvania public school, private academic, or temporary approval teaching certificate

  • At least three months of experience supporting students with learning or behavioral needs

  • Knowledge of child development and behavior management strategies

  • Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver structured instruction aligned to IEP goals and lesson plans

  • Manage classroom behavior using consistent, proactive strategies

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student services

  • Document student progress, behavior data, and instructional outcomes

  • Provide guidance and supervision to classroom support staff

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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