Special Education Teacher- Secondary Autistic Support/CCDC Great Valley
Chester County Intermediate Unit · Downingtown, PA · 2 days ago
Education$62k–$90k/yrInternship
A vacancy exists for a Special Education Teacher within the Division of Student Services of the CCIU. This position will be located at the Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus in Malvern, PA and will be within a Secondary Autistic Support classroom. At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow! Summary The Special Education Teacher will provide specially designed instruction and support to elementary and secondary students across Autism, Emotional, Life Skills and Multiple Disabilities Support classrooms. Responsibilities include planning and delivering individualized and group instruction, developing and implementing IEPs, tracking student progress, collaborating with families and professionals, and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. This role is a key part of the educational and treatment team, supporting students' academic, behavioral, and communication needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.Provide specially designed instruction for eligible special education students.Plan curriculum and lessons.Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior.Support objectives and interventions of the educational program.Maintain safe physical environment of the classroom.Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress.When appropriate, develop IEPs addressing specific academic, behavioral, and speech needs of studentsPrepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required.Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students. Qualifications Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Special Education requiredMaster's Degree strongly preferredExperience working as a Special Education Teacher strongly preferredProfessional CertificationsPDE Special Education Certification PK-12 or PK-8 requiredSpecial Education Pk-12 certification preferred Schedule 7.5 hours a day; 190 days per year (194 year one; 191 year two) Salary (2026 - 2027 School-Year) Instructional I: $62,155 - $89,730/yr. Instructional II: $64,834 - $93,324/yr. Master's Degree: $69,353 - $101,911/yr. Master's + 15: $72,740 - $105,924/yr. Master's + 30: $74,415 - $107,845/yr. Placement on salary scale is commensurate with years of experience in a relevant role* Location: Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus 40 Moores Rd, Malvern, PA 19355 Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.