Job Title:
Special Education Teacher - 24/25 School Year

Company: River Rock Academy

Location: Reading, PA

Created: 2024-04-21

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization?  Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more? River Rock Academy in Sinking Spring, PA is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for the upcoming '24-'25 school year, who will be responsible for the instruction and educational needs of youth placed within the program.  The teacher will assist students with experiencing success in the classroom while adapting content material for various levels of students.  The Teacher uses a variety of teaching methods and creates a flexible instructional program to facilitate the learning process.  RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate services.  Provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction within the classroom.  May teach multiple subject areas. Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy. FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality.  BENEFITS Eligible Full-time River Rock Academy Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement 401K with 100% vested company contribution Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Incentive Program Employee Discount Program Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items River Rock Academy is a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved licensed academic school and private provider serving elementary regular education and special education students grades 1-6, special education for secondary students grades 7-12, and alternative education services for students grades 6-12. River Rock Academy is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about River Rock Academy careers and benefits, please visit our website Careers with River Rock Academy. To view all our open opportunities, please visit our career site at If you are a current New Story employee, please apply through the UKG system. Click here, log in, and navigate to "Open Opportunities" to search and apply for current open opportunities.  EducationPreferredBachelors or better in Education or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsPreferredTeacher - Spec. Ed.PA Teacher LicenseSkillsRequiredClassroom ManagementCrisis InterventionLesson Plan DevelopmentStudent Information SystemBehaviorsPreferredInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsPreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization