Special Education Teacher in Bethlehem, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a dynamic opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year, supporting specialized education across multiple programs in Lehigh and Carbon Counties as an itinerant Special Education Teacher. This contract role provides invaluable support to a variety of classrooms, offering engaging experiences to educators eager to make an impact in diverse settings. As an itinerant substitute, you’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals and contribute to meaningful student growth wherever you're needed most.

Key Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Special Education certification (required or preferred depending on assignment)
• Prior experience teaching in special education classrooms
• Knowledgeable in developing and implementing IEP goals and delivering individualized instruction
• Strong classroom management and effective behavioral support skills
• Excellent collaboration with paraprofessionals, related services, and families
• Adaptability to shift between locations and assignments as district needs evolve

Preferred Experience:

• Expertise supporting students with autism, emotional needs, or multiple disabilities
• Background in behavioral health or IU/specialized school experience
• Familiarity with ABA strategies, BIPs, communication and sensory support, and adapted curriculum

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a substitute in programs such as Enhanced Autism, Emotional Support, and Multi-Disabilities Classrooms
• Offer targeted instruction and behavioral support, adapting quickly to diverse student populations
• Collaborate with school teams to maintain continuity of care and instruction during staff absences or vacancies
• Foster safe, positive learning environments for students with varying needs across classroom settings

This full-time position follows a school-day schedule, totaling 35 hours per week, with all assignments falling within a commutable distance (35 minutes) from your home. Assignment dates span the academic year, from August to June.

If you thrive in flexible, fast-paced environments and are committed to supporting students with specialized needs, we encourage you to apply today and bring your expertise to classrooms that need it most!

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