Reference #: 5001012068000Requisition Number89989

　　CityAltoona

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External Description

　　Earn up to $55,000.00 yearly-ASK ME ABOUT THE SIGN ON BONUS, potential up to $12k.Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?  At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our school in Altoona, PA.This position requires a current PA Special Education teaching certification or a Licensed Private Academic Certification.WHY TEACH AT MERAKEY?Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 (ASD classrooms)Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 (ES classrooms)Individualized approach for every student10-month traditional school year with paid summers offAdditional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year)To fill out an on-line application:Requisition number: 84486

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleM-F 8:00am-4:00pm

　　Requirements

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate; or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with ability to attain public certification within one year from date of hire will be considered.Must obtain and maintain agency physical management certification credentials.Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.Demonstrated ability to development classroom strategies that promote an effective teaching and learning environment.1-3 years' experience (3-5 preferred)

　　Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.