Special Education Teacher - Media, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students as a Special Education Teacher in a full-time, onsite contract role. This position, based near Media, PA, offers the chance to make a significant impact in an urban elementary school environment while advancing your teaching career. You’ll work 35 hours per week from 8:30AM-4PM, creating inclusive and engaging lessons for your classroom at Main Street Elementary.

Your expertise will drive instruction aligned to current state and district standards, utilizing formative assessments and targeted differentiation to ensure student growth. Effective classroom and behavior management, as well as comfort and familiarity working in urban school settings, are key to success in this role.

Qualifications:

• Valid, active Special Education Teacher certification or licensure required for assigned caseload
• Bachelor’s degree (emergency teaching permit possible with degree)
• Proven experience working in schools, with a background in urban education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter, curriculum, and instructional best practices
• Ability to develop and implement robust lesson plans, meeting state/district standards
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills
• Reliable transportation for daily onsite attendance
• Ability to complete all required PA clearances before start date
• Willingness to work the assigned onsite schedule (no accommodations available)

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality instruction to students in line with individual learning needs
• Maintain a supportive, structured classroom environment
• Assess student progress and adapt lessons as needed using formative assessment data
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and families in the IEP process
• Uphold all compliance and documentation standards for special education

This contract position starts ASAP and runs through June 10, 2027. Candidates will participate in a Zoom interview as part of the hiring process. If you’re passionate about education and enthusiastic about fostering student success in a dynamic school setting, apply today to take the next step in your teaching journey!

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