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Responsibilities
The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is actively hiring for Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment for the Academic School Year.
We are now offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for a certified Special Education Teacher!
The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.
The teacher on special assignment case manages and supports the delivery of specialized instructional and behavioral services to students while directly working with the building principal in the coordination of any coverage needs for school. This role assists teachers, counselors, behavior interventionists and administrators in implementing Individualized Education Plans, ensuring students receive appropriate accommodations and supports. The teacher on special assignment helps create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment by providing direct student assistance, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate documentation. They will also provide direct support to staff through observations, instructional coaching and individual supervision.
Benefit Highlights:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit
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Qualifications
Bachelor's level degree in Special Education required. Master's preferred.
3-5 years of special education teaching experience required.
Pennsylvania certification in Special Education required.
Pennsylvania Principal/Admin cert preferred.
Prior experience working with students with behavioral health challenges within a school setting preferred.
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