Special Education Teacher

Universal Health Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, UK is seeking certified Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role includes providing instructional support to students with Autism and managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and relevant PA certification. Competitive compensation and a $10,000 sign-on bonus are offered, alongside excellent benefits such as medical plans and a 401(K).

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education is also required.
• Prior experience working with behavioral health challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism.
• Monitor student achievement through data collection and observation.
• Develop and monitor the student’s IEP and attend IEP meetings.

Skills

Experience with behavioral health challenges

Classroom management skills

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

PA certification in Special Education

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is actively hiring for certified Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year. We are now offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for a certified Special Education Teacher! The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice. The Special Education Teacher provides academic and functional instruction to students diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder in a school setting; monitors student academic and functional achievement through data collection, observation, and other quantitative methods; observes and records student progress daily; develops and monitors the student’s IEP, reports, goals, objectives, attends IEP meetings, establishes, maintains, and works toward student goals as outlined in the IEP; manages student behavior through individualized motivational systems, S.M.A.R.T. Program and positive behavior support plans.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Special Education required.
• PA certification in Special Education is also required.
• Content area certifications preferred.
• Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting preferred.

EEO Statement

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