Special Education Teachers - Emotional Support Teacher 2026-2027

Position Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate Required; and 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
• Letter of Interest, Application and Resume
• Major Job Goal: The Emotional Support Teacher will develop and implement an effective educational program for the students assigned to the emotional support program. The emotional support teacher will work collaboratively with the clinical support team. Performance Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
• 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