Special Education Substitute Teacher – Elementary Autistic Support

Devereux is seeking a Substitute Special Education Teacher to provide substitute services within Neshaminy School District's Elementary Autistic Support Program.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly supportive educational environment focused on helping students with autism achieve academic, social, and behavioral success.

Position Highlights

• Location: Neshaminy School District
• Setting: Elementary Autistic Support Classroom
• Class Size: Up to 8 students per classroom
• Schedule: On-Call, 10-Months:  M-F: 8:20-3:50 pm. This position is aligned with the school calendar with opportunities for extended school year program in summer break
• Salary: $160 per day
• Position Start: '26 -'27 School Year

Being a Substutute Special Ed Teacher at Devereux has its advantages. We offer:

• Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Under the supervision of the Director of the Devereux Center for Effective Schools (CES) and the Neshaminy School District Special Education Supervisor, the Per Diem Substitute Special Education Teacher provides instructional support to students in an Autistic Support classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Deliver specialized instruction to students with autism and related learning needs.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and other support staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Adapt instruction and classroom activities to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow district and special education procedures.

Long-Term Assignments: For assignments extending over multiple days, weeks, or months, the Substitute Special Education Teacher may be responsible for developing lesson plans and instructional activities aligned with curriculum requirements, previous lesson plans, and student IEP goals.

About DESS:

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) provides support to schools around early learning, academic interventions, safety practices and the assessment and treatment of students with complex behaviors, cognitive challenges and communication needs. We use evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations.  

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EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Master’s degree in Special Education preferred. PA Special Education Teacher full or substitute certification required.   

EXPERIENCE: Previous Special Education Teacher experience preferred, will also consider student teaching experience. School experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Ability to meet 100% mastery of district-adopted crisis prevention and intervention techniques.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• 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, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

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