1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support), Long Term Substitute (March 2027 - June 2027) - Peirce Middle School

PEIRCE MIDDLE SCHOOL; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Chester Area School District in West Chester, PA, seeks a 1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support) as a long-term substitute from March 2027 to June 2027, based at Peirce Middle School. The teacher will provide specialized instruction, develop IEP-aligned plans, and coordinate services with staff, families, and outside agencies.

The role requires PA Special Education certification, collaboration skills, and data-driven instruction, with duties encompassing case management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education.
• Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and PA regulations.
• Proficiency using technology for planning, documentation, and data management.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students on the caseload per IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned to student needs.
• Collaborate with general education staff and related services to coordinate programs.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students and maintain IEP documentation such as PTRE, IEPs, and NOREPs.
• Collect and document student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Participate in IEP, multidisciplinary, and other student-related meetings.
• Provide guidance on interventions, accommodations, and teaching strategies.
• Develop FBAs and Behavior Support Plans as appropriate.
• Adhere to district policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree and PA Special Education certification

Job description

1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support), Long Term Substitute (March 2027 - June 2027) - Peirce Middle School

West Chester Area School District PEIRCE MIDDLE SCHOOL - West Chester, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Mar 22, 2027

Job Description

1.0 Special Education Teacher (Learning Support): Peirce Middle School

Ideal Start Date: 3/22/2027

About West Chester Area School District:

West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools: 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties. The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10-20?percent of Pennsylvania public school districts. To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District .

Summary:

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with district curriculum, policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania special education requirements. The teacher develops and implements instructional plans and specially designed instruction aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), monitors student progress, and adjusts instruction to address individual learning needs.

The Special Education Teacher also serves as the case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation and services. The position requires collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to support student achievement and ensure the effective delivery of special education services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to identify the major duties and responsibilities of the position. It does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The employee will be required to maintain consistent attendance and perform other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

• Provides specially designed instruction to students on the assigned caseload in accordance with their IEPs, district curriculum, and applicable special education requirements.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities that address students' individual needs, abilities, and IEP goals.
• Collaborates with general education teachers, Pupil Services staff, related service providers, and, when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate students' educational programs and ensure appropriate instructional support and service delivery.
• Serves as the case manager for assigned students and coordinates the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of required special education documentation, including:
• Permission to Reevaluate (PTRE), as applicable.
• Invitations to Participate in IEP Team Meetings.
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Notices of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREPs).
• Progress reports and other required student documentation.
• Ensures required documentation is completed, distributed, and maintained in accordance with applicable timelines and procedures.

• Collects, analyzes, and documents student performance data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and inform instructional decisions.
• Collects and documents student data related to Extended School Year (ESY) eligibility and provides supporting information to the Supervisor of Special Education in accordance with district procedures.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, and other student-related meetings, as appropriate.
• Provides information and guidance to staff regarding the characteristics and educational needs of students with disabilities, including appropriate interventions, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, accommodations, and modifications.
• Develops or assists in developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans, as appropriate to assigned responsibilities and student needs.
• Participates in interagency meetings, as appropriate, to coordinate services and support student needs.
• Adheres to district policies, procedures, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws and regulations governing special education services.
• Maintains professional, ethical, and legal standards, including requirements related to student confidentiality and the appropriate handling of educational records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the minimum levels of education, training, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position.

• Bachelor's degree and valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education, appropriate to the assigned position.
• Knowledge of elementary and/or secondary educational programs, curriculum, and instructional practices.
• Knowledge of special education requirements, including IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and applicable federal and Pennsylvania regulations.
• Proficiency in using technology for communication, research, instructional planning, student documentation, and data management.
• Ability to use and present technology to support instructional activities, demonstrations, and presentations for small and large groups.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contacts.
• Ability to organize and manage student records, monitor deadlines, and coordinate multiple responsibilities effectively.

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and must be able to talk and hear. The position requires sitting and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The position also requires effective communication, judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as the ability to work under periods of stress associated with the responsibilities of the position.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reporting relationships, work assignments, and other employment conditions are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Salary, step placement, and benefits are governed by the applicable provisions of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 10-month position.
• Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.

Representation:

West Chester Area School District employees fall into the following groups:

• West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes)
• West Chester Area Education Support Professionals Association (Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, Clerks, Technicians, and Specialists)
• West Chester Area School District Act 93 Administrators' Compensation Plan
• West Chester Service Support Professionals (Facilities and Operations Staff Members)
• Non-Bargaining Members (Supervisory, Technical, and Confidential Employees)

This position is represented by West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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