Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Lancaster, OH 43130
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially. 

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary- Based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategie s – Activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Develop and implement lesson plans – Fulfills the requirements of New Story Schools curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff – Develop, supervise, and implement the IEP process for each student assigned.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits – By grading and providing feedback to students' work.
• Understand and implement supported behavioral interventions.
• Evaluate the current strategies and interventions for referred students – Modify or develop appropriate behavior and/or educational interventions and strategies using information from the IEP, Functional Behavior Assessment, direct observation, school input, and other sources.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning – Appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Flexible, positive attitude toward students with disabilities.
• Competency with a variety of instructional strategies for individualized learning and behavioral intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of research-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder including structured teaching, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and relationship-based interventions.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At New Story Schools , we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!