Special Education Teacher
Company: The Valley Day School
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Valley Day School (VDS) is
an Approved Private School (APS), located at a large suburban
campus in Lower Bucks County. VDS is licensed to provide services
to students referred by public school districts in Pennsylvania and
New Jersey. As a non-profit organization and a resource for
families and school districts, we are dedicated to the education
and welfare of students (ages 5-21 and in grades K-12) with
histories of acute learning, adjustment, behavioral, and/or
emotional needs that are obstacles for achieving success in less
restrictive school settings. VDS is an equal opportunity employer
who seeks caring educators with backgrounds and experience which
will contribute to the diversity of the school community. The ideal
candidate is one who is committed to enhancing the lives of
children and is dedicated to putting the needs of our students
first. Special Education Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional: Implements daily written lesson plans Implements a
variety of formal and informal teaching methods and techniques as
determined to be appropriate for each student Directs activities of
instructional aides and assures implementation of established
instructional procedures Completes all required paperwork in
accordance with Valley Day School policies and procedures, in a
timely manner Behavioral: Maintains a positive, safe, healthy, and
controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all
assigned students Models positive behavior and interactions;
adheres to all Valley Day School policies and procedures Training:
Attends and participates in team meetings and faculty meetings as
requested and/or scheduled Attends and participates in training in
Valley Day practices and procedures, as well as ongoing
professional development, and applies training to professional
duties Participates in CPI training and applies training to respond
to urgent student situations to deescalate behavioral problems
Other: Serves as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect under
PA state law, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the
students Maintains the confidentiality of students and their
families/guardians Performs other duties as assigned for the
purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the
building and teaching team Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in
Special Education Responsible for maintaining this certification
and for maintaining and developing professional skills by
participating in appropriate training sessions and/or courses
Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Experience in classroom
management for students with developmental disabilities High
tolerance for loud, disruptive, and sometimes provocative student
behavior Ability to maintain a positive and constructive attitude
under stressful situations Expected Hours/Shift Type: This is a 10
month, full time position with a fixed schedule Monday through
Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours may be
required. The ability to maintain punctual and reliable attendance
is critical to this position. Salary: Based on years of experience
and education. *All salaries subject to approval by the Valley Day
Board of Directors. All employees of Valley Day School must obtain
and submit to the school the appropriate clearances before their
first day of employment. These documents include, but are not
limited to: PA Criminal Record Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Criminal
Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151),
Arrest/Conviction Certification (Act 24).
Keywords: The Valley Day School, Passaic , Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Morrisville, New Jersey
