Special Education Teacher (Soaring Heights School)

Pyramid Healthcare

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Altoona, PA Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve.  A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges.  We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary:

Soaring Heights School is currently hiring teachers for students in need of special education programming. Design and implement effective behavioral management plans in all educational settings, organize and implement effective classroom delivery of service and collaboration with education and therapeutic staff are required.

Responsibilities:

  • The Teacher will conduct special education programming to students who have been identified as needing special education programming by their IEP and who attend the education program through Pyramid Healthcare
  • Design and implement effective behavioral management plans in all educational settings
  • Organize and implement effective classroom delivery of service
  • Work with all staff (education & therapeutic) for effective implementation of all special education requirements
  • Complete all necessary paperwork, phone contacts & record keeping
  • Attend meetings as required
  • Respond to emergency situation

Certification (Preferred):

  • PA Teaching Certification

Education (Preferred):

  • Minimum education of a Bachelors Degree in related field.
  • Experience in teaching
  • Special Education Certification

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.  Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.  We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values:  INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.  DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.  COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.  PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

 

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

 

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Design and implement special education programs and behavioral plans for students.

Job title

Special Education Teacher

Experience level

teaching experience

Industry

behavioral healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Altoona, PA, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

teaching certificationspecial education certificationbehavior management

Preferred skills

pa teaching certification

Specializations

special educationbehavior managementIEP coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Altoona, PA, USA

On-site City