Special Ed Lead Teacher

Special Education Lead Teacher

Seeking Special Ed Lead Teacher, working in Neshaminy Public School District. Interviewing for fall 2026, position starts 08/19/26.

DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.

As a Special Ed Lead Teacher you will work with students with autistic support needs within the Neshaminy School District. Reporting to the Special Education Teacher, this role includes:

• Support a Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions program—specifically special education classrooms; provide supervision and coaching to program teachers that will result in the achievement of the educational, social, and emotional, as well as the transition and employment goals of the students, and the professional development of the staff.
• Support the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the range of direct and support services provided to students in elementary school.
• Apply knowledge of PDE, IDEA, and Chapter 14 regulations, as well as competency in IEPs, positive behavior support strategies, classroom management, and MTSS/PBIS.
• Establish successful relationships with school district leadership, supervises, consultees, and colleagues in the education services division.

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The position is aligned with the school calendar and is a full‑time role covering a 10‑month period with opportunities for extended school year program in summer break.

$62,000 – $72,000.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligibility begins after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

• Master’s degree in special education or related field required.
• PA Department of Education certification as teacher (Level 1 or
  2) required.
• At least three years of experience in an educational setting working with individuals with autism and/or other special education populations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Significant and frequent amounts of walking, standing and lifting of 10 lbs. or more required; must be able to present through verbal and written communication, as well as develop visual media.
• Travel required as needs dictate; requires repetitive use of wrists/hands/legs, including long periods of operating office equipment.
• Free of dependency and abuse of illegal drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical or controlled substances.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.