Special Education Teacher - Schnecksville, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Take on a dynamic role supporting specialized classrooms across Lehigh and Carbon counties as an Itinerant Special Education Teacher during the 2026–2027 school year. This unique contract opportunity matches your expertise with the needs of several highly regarded programs, ranging from Autism Support to Emotional Support and Multiple Disabilities Support, across multiple sites. The assignment follows the local school calendar, with a commitment of 35 hours per week and the opportunity to work with diverse student populations.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certification (required or preferred based on specific program)
• Strong track record teaching in special education classrooms
• Proven skills in implementing IEPs and delivering differentiated instruction
• Deep understanding of behavioral intervention, crisis response, and positive classroom management
• Ability to collaborate closely with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and families
• Adaptability to work in varying classroom settings and with students with a range of academic, emotional, and developmental needs
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with autism programming, sensory and communication supports, trauma-informed practices, ABA, and life skills instruction is highly valued

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality specialized instruction to students across multiple programs and schools
• Step in to cover leaves, vacancies, or extended assignments in a substitute teacher capacity
• Implement and track progress on IEP goals and plans
• Foster inclusive, supportive learning environments and proactively manage behavioral challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best outcomes for all students
• Rapidly adapt to new settings and caseloads per district needs

Candidates must live within approximately a 35-minute commute of assigned locations. The assignment runs from August 10, 2026, through June 11, 2027, with schedules aligned to standard school-day hours.

If you are an experienced Special Education Teacher eager for a meaningful, flexible contract in a variety of specialized environments, submit your resume and credentials today to make a positive difference in students' lives!

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