Special Education Upper School Teachers (ELA and Math Needed)
Special Education Upper School Teachers (ELA and Math Needed)
We’re Growing Our Team! Upper School Teachers Wanted
Great schools grow great leaders…and thanks to internal promotions, we have some exciting teaching opportunities available!
We’re looking for passionate, creative educators to join our Upper School team in the following areas:
- ELA Teacher
- Functional Academics Math Teacher
- K–8 Math Teacher
If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact and love working in a collaborative, student-centered environment—keep reading!
About The Pathway School
Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, PA, The Pathway School is a nonprofit special education school serving students ages 5–21 from over 50 school districts and charter schools.
We’re proud to be known for our innovative programming, strong team culture, and commitment to helping students develop the academic, social, and life skills they need to succeed—both now and in the future.
At Pathway, our staff are the heart of everything we do. We value collaboration, celebrate successes, and support each other every step of the way.
The Role
As an Upper School Teacher, you’ll design and deliver individualized instruction that meets students where they are—and helps them grow into confident, capable learners.
Whether you’re teaching ELA, math fundamentals, or functional academics, your work will directly impact students’ independence and future success.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with PA curriculum
- Adapt instruction to meet diverse academic, social, and emotional needs
- Create a structured, positive classroom using PBIS and behavior support strategies
- Monitor and track student progress using data-driven practices
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals, specialists, and families
- Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate student progress
- Support students in developing real-world, functional, and community-based skills
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (required)
- PA Special Education Certification (K–12 or 7–12 required)
- Secondary certification in ELA or Math strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a special education setting
- Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Strong classroom management, organization, and collaboration skills
- A creative, flexible mindset and passion for student success
Position Details
- Full-Time | 10-Month Position
- Upper School | Education Department
- Reports to Upper School Principal
Why Pathway? Because this is more than a job-it’s the chance to make a real difference.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
- Supportive leadership and strong team connections.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Generous benefits
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Recognition events, celebrations, and staff appreciation throughout the year
- Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
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.