Special Education Teacher 26-27 SY

Special Education Teacher

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is now accepting applications for Special Education Teachers within the Division of Student Services for the 2026 - 2027 School Year. These positions can be located at CCIU buildings countywide or with a partnering district. The CCIU provides services to the 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. The Chester County Intermediate Unit is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971. Working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit's mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! 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 together 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!

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Anticipated start date: August 11, 2026

Exempt Status: Exempt position

Salaried or Hourly: Salary

Potential locations include:

• Child and Career Development Center - Coatesville
• Child and Career Development Center - Great Valley
• Chester County Learning Center
• Engle Education Center
• CCIU District Partner locations - countywide

Overview: Our goal is to help students ages 5 - 22 reach their full potential. We specialize in providing a caring, nurturing learning environment, which encourages and enables all children to experience success. Our programs include:

• Autistic Support
• Learning Support
• Multiple Disabilities Support
• Emotional Support
• Life Skills Support

Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor level degree in education required. PDE Special Education certification required. Experience teaching in Special Education k-12 classrooms preferred.

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 students Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required. Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students.

Salary - 2026-2027 School Year (Professional): $62,155 - $89,730 - Instructional I $64,834 - $93,324 - Instructional II $69,353 - $101,911 - Master's degree $72,740 - $105,924 - Master's degree plus 15 credits $74,415 - $107,845 - Master's degree plus 30 credits

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.