Special Education Teacher (K-12+)

Special Education Teacher (K-12+)

Make a real impact—every day.

The Pathway School is a nonprofit special education school located on a 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, PA. We serve students ages 5–21 from over 50 regional school districts, supporting academic, social, and life skills that promote independence and long-term success. Our innovative, therapeutic approach has established Pathway as a leader in special education.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals
  • Support students with moderate to severe social and emotional needs
  • Implement positive behavior supports (PBIS) and proactive classroom strategies
  • Monitor student progress and maintain required documentation
  • Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education
  • PA Special Education Certification (K–12 or 7–12 required)
  • Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching experience
  • Experience with IEPs, differentiated instruction, and behavior support
  • Strong organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills
  • Autism or behavior-focused training is a plus

Why You’ll Love This Job

  • Make a meaningful difference by helping students build skills for real life
  • Work within a supportive, collaborative team that values your voice
  • Access ongoing professional development and skill-building opportunities
  • Benefit from clear systems and leadership support that let you focus on teaching
  • Join a mission-driven nonprofit that recognizes and celebrates staff success
  • Enjoy a beautiful campus and a work environment where your work truly matters

How to Apply

Apply at Get.Hired@pathwayschool.org. Please indicate the Job Posting that you are applying to by providing HR with the Job Title in your email. If you are being referred by a Pathway employee, please indicate who referred you.

It is the policy of The Pathway School to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability.

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The mission of The Pathway School is to build academic, social, and life skills in students with special needs to promote their success and independence after Pathway.