Special Education Teachers - Emotional Support Teacher 2026-2027

Position Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate Required
• Highly Qualified in Mid-Level Core Subjects preferred
• Level II Instructional Certification preferred
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications

Performance Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and coordination of individual academic, behavior, and social programming
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Complete all necessary special education documents as mandated by chapter 14 such as ACCESS, ER/ RR, IEP, NOREP, etc.
• Determine student progress by collecting and monitoring student data
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion
• Participate and assist with clinical team meetings
• Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings
• Maintain professional competence by participating in district professional development and self-selected professional growth activities
• Understand and implement behavioral interventions
• Understand and complete functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans
• Perform all other duties assigned by the district and building principal