Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Salisbury Elementary School in the Salisbury Township School District is now accepting applications for a full-time Special Education (Learning Support) teacher. This is a full-time, contracted, permanent position with the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and expertise to support students, parents, and teachers to acquire strategies to enable students with special needs to be successful. The candidate's philosophy is that all children can learn and grow with appropriate support. The Special Education teacher provides direct instruction to students; collaborates with general education teachers; develops accommodations and modifications of curriculum, instruction and environment; aligns instruction with core standards; writes and implements individualized education plans (IEP's) and positive behavior support plans, conducts IEP team meetings, monitors and documents student progress, participates in professional development; contributes to the professional development of others; and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders. Appropriate PA certification is required. Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical insurance, prescription, dental, retirement through PSERS and paid sick/personal/emergency days.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and interests of students and provides for alternatives to learning styles.
• Endeavors at all times to maintain courteous bearing and an impartial attitude toward all students and maintains dignity in the classroom.
• In all professional and personal relations, follows a course of conduct consistent with the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Organizes, plans and implements a program of student that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the student's and strategic planning goals, established clear communicated objectives and procedures for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Course expectations are communicated to students and are available to parents.
• Employs a variety of instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required by policy and procedure.
• Develops and administers necessary pre and post assessments to determine needs and achievements. Modified instruction accordingly and provides progress reports as required.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes.
• Implements all Board of Education policies; adheres to rules governing student life and conduct; develops within the classroom reasonable rules and procedures; encourages students to establish and maintain appropriate standards of behavior; and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
• Attends faculty meetings and other appropriate professional activities unless excused by principal (for example: teacher/parent meetings and conferences, inservice programs, departmental/grade level meetings, etc.).
• Accepts voluntarily a share of responsibility for co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Teachers are expected to participate in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of reading workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning as may be funded by the District.
• Utilizes current educational technologies, within the framework of the curriculum, and implements technology strategies effectively in the classroom.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials and facilities.
• Cooperates with health and administrative professionals in maintaining the health and well being of students.
• Adheres to guidelines described in building faculty handbooks.
• Assumes other appropriate duties as customarily performed by teachers when assigned by the Administration.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stand, stoop and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to manage courteous communications with others, including those who are upset or angry, both via the telephone, in writing and in person.

Sensory Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, write, read, type, talk, communicate, comprehend and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, arms and legs to handle or feel and reach, including repetitive motions with all limbs.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee must be available during normal business hours, and may be required, on occasion, to attend some meetings and/or events in the evening or during the weekend.

Temperament:

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress.

Cognitive Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form. Ability to plan, organize and delegate tasks. Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a timely manner. Ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.

Specific Skills:

Must possess sound judgment, reasoning, and decision-making skills. Must possess leadership and management skills. Must possess technology skills. Ability to develop group consensus.

EEO Statement:

Salisbury Township School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, handicap or disability, AIDS or HIV status, union membership or national origin/ethnicity in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, and/or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Coordinator of Human Resources (Title VI, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator) at 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt, 10 month position, salaried.