Special Education Elementary Teacher
UHS
Summary
The LifeWorks School in Doylestown, PA is actively hiring for a certified Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year. This role is for a self-contained intellectual disability (ID) elementary classroom.
Job description
Responsibilities
- 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 student's IEP, reports, goals, objectives, attend IEP meetings, establish, maintain, and work 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's level degree in Special Education required
- PA certification in Special Education is required
- Content area certifications preferred
- Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor's level degree in Special Education required
- PA certification in Special Education is required
- Content area certifications preferred
- Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting preferred
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug plans
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Student loan refinancing program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.