Special Education Teacher - Chester, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Make a lasting impact by helping students reach their fullest potential in specialized education settings! Multiple contract opportunities are available for dedicated Special Education Teachers—elementary, middle, and high school levels—beginning August 24, 2026, and continuing through June 10, 2027. These onsite, full-time positions offer diverse schedules and the chance to shape student success in dynamic educational environments.

Key Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in special education, with mastery of subject matter and instructional strategies
• Valid and active certification/licensure appropriate for assigned caseload
• Bachelor’s degree required for emergency teaching permit
• Proven experience working in urban schools
• Strong classroom and behavioral management skills
• Knowledge of, and ability to develop, lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards
• Experience using formative assessment and differentiation to drive instruction
• Comfortable collaborating and communicating within a school team
• Capable of completing all required Pennsylvania clearances
• Reliable transportation is needed
• Willing and able to work onsite; no accommodations for schedule modifications

Role Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned caseload at elementary, middle, or high school level (based on placement and experience)
• Design and implement effective lesson plans that foster growth for diverse learners
• Build positive, structured classroom environments
• Collaborate with support staff, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to creating an inclusive school climate
• Participate in Zoom interview process

Openings:

• 1 Elementary School Teacher: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, onsite
• 1 Middle School Teacher: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–3:15 PM, onsite (schedule TBD)
• 2 High School Teachers: 7:15 AM–2:45 PM, onsite
• All roles: 35 hours per week

If you’re committed to supporting students with special needs and thrive in an urban school environment, submit your application today to secure your interview. Take the next step in your special education career and help create a foundation for lifelong learning.

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