Special Education Teacher

Certified Special Education Teacher position available at the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. Special Education Teachers will work within local school districts or our center based programs to provide special education services to students throughout Luzerne County. We are looking for compassionate, motivated candidates with a valid PA Special Education Instructional Certification that are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of the students they work with.

GREAT BENEFITS!

• Summers off
• Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement plan**-**Pension retirement plan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Benefits. Benefits start on the first day of employment, family benefits available as well for those with at least 3 years of PSERS service
• Financial incentive for “Opting Out” of health coverage
• Vision, Dental and Prescription Drug Plan
• All major holidays off
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education/ licensure credits/ training opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supportive and enriching environment

Growth and advancement potential within the organization

About us:

"The Luzerne Intermediate Unit (LIU) strives to increase each student’s individual potential in the most appropriate environment by implementing a model of collaboration and resource allocation that responds to the needs of our community. Since 1970, the LIU has provided special education programs that require a high degree of specialization and/or that serve low-incidence exceptional children on a regional basis. The LIU is committed to maintaining strong relationships with the districts we serve and provides educational and support services including, behavioral health, to twelve public school districts within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. "

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,603.00 - $75,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person