Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Summary

To allow preparatory time to teachers by travelling to itinerant locations on a daily basis and coordinating and/or providing academic and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to Intermediate Unit Programs.

Essential Functions

• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement levels of students.
• In consultation with Special Education teacher, may confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to assist in the development of individual educational programs for students who are at different learning ability levels, including educable, trainable, and severely impaired.
• Instructs students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on progress of students.
• In consultation with Special Education Teacher, may be expected to meet with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources.
• Administers and interprets results of ability and achievement tests.
• Provide basic instruction to students in accord with district and IU policy, including but not limited to the following:
  • Instruction in basic academic skills, including reading, mathematics, written expression, social studies, etc.
  • Instruction in activities of daily living, i.e. toileting, grooming personal hygiene
  • Instruction in social skills, i.e. reciprocal social interactions, turn-taking, friendship building, etc.
  • Instruction in behavior skills, i.e. increasing on-task performance, decreasing incidents physical aggression
  • Increase communication skills, i.e. conversational engagement and topic maintenance.

Other Duties

This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility

May supervise 1 to 4 Paraeducators.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Use hands
• Walk
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

N/A

Education And Experience

• Level of Degree: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: PA Department of Education certificate as a Special Education Teacher and appropriate content area.
• Current first aid and CPR certification and updates regularly.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.