Special Education Teacher
Company: Merakey
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while
working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your
career and be a part of the Merakey Family!
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our
school in Altoona, PA.
This position requires a current PA Special Education teaching
certification or a Licensed Private Academic Certification
WHY TEACH AT MERAKEY?
Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical,
dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 (ASD classrooms)
Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 (ES classrooms)
Individualized approach for every student
10-month traditional school year with paid summers off
Additional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended
School Year)
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive
compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell
phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition
reimbursement and much more!
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number:72655
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and
education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a
breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities
across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right
to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our
decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed
to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly
follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply
value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are
committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the
communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented
backgrounds to apply.The ideal candidate will possess the following
qualifications:
Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a
Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with
a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in
education theory.
Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate; or a
Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with ability to attain
public certification within one year from date of hire will be
considered.
Must obtain and maintain agency physical management certification
credentials.
Experience working with students with autism or emotional support
is required; this can include student teaching.
Demonstrated ability to development classroom strategies that
promote an effective teaching and learning environment.
1-3 years experience (3-5 preferred)
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