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Special Education Teacher

River Rock Academy
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

Job Title: Special Education Teacher at River Rock Academy IDS 

Location: Harrisburg, PA, 17104

Join River Rock Academy, a Pennsylvania Department 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?

  • Compensation - Compensation based on education and experience. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move. 
  • 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 an 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: 

          • Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or a related field from an accredited institution. 
          • Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, parents, and staff. 
          • Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. 
          • Passion for Special Education, demonstrated by patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with special needs succeed. 

                Preferred (Nice to Have) Requirements: 

                • Valid PA Teaching Certification in Special Education (sponsorship available). 
                • Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

                 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! 

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