We are happy to announce our Special Education Teacher openings for the current school year and beyond. We are looking for creative, resourceful individuals who can help our students unfold their independence through our rich curriculum that is focused on functional skill-building, artistic expression and academic learning. The successful candidates will join a strong community of collaborators with opportunities to engage in developing the school’s vision for the future. 

The mission of The Camphill School is to create wholeness for children and youth with developmental disabilities through education, extended family living, and therapy so that they may be better understood, they may more fully unfold their potential, and they may meaningfully participate in life. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment 

• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational activities that are grounded in the educational principles and best practices of Curative, Waldorf and Special Education that are based on adaptations of the Waldorf curriculum 

• Provide direct remedial and specialized instructions to both individuals and small groups in the areas of functional academic skills and functional life skills 

• All other duties related to support of the class assigned, such parent communication and staff management 

• Administrative duties related to development of IEPs 

• Prepare and participate in child conferences as scheduled 

• Work collaboratively with class assistants, para-professionals and other instructional staff in a friendly, professional manner 

• Work collaboratively with therapists to discuss student progress 

• Be knowledgeable about and implement school policies 

• Attend teachers’ faculty meetings and additionally scheduled meetings 

• Attend training sessions (First-Aid/CPR, CPI, etc.) held throughout the academic year at The Camphill School 

Qualifications: 

• BA in relevant field 

• PA Special Education Certificate 

• Previous teaching experience 

Job Type: Full-time during school terms 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:15AM-4:15PM 

Pay: Starting at $50,000 per year 

Send resume – no phone calls, please. 

Benefits: 

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with $500 employer match 

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage available after 60 full days of employment with The Camphill School sharing the cost 

• Long-term Care coverage after 1 year of employment 

• Supplemental insurance available 

• Group Whole Life Insurance available 

• PTO 

Benefits: 

• Dental insurance 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Retirement plan 

• Vision insurance 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 

• Monday to Friday 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Glenmoore, PA 19343: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) 

Experience: 

• Special education: 1 year (Required) 

License/Certification: 

• PA Teaching Certification (Required) 

Work Location: In person