Early Childhood Programs-Special Education Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to provide academic, community, and social instruction aligned with Commonwealth of PA requirements. This on-site role involves in-home and virtual delivery, planning curricula, and developing IEPs for students in the IU programs.

You will convene IEP meetings, maintain classroom technology, and collect progress data while coordinating with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams, parents and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, community and social instruction to support students in intermediate unit programs.
• Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and instructional materials for in-home and virtual delivery.
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs and convene required IEP evaluation meetings.
• Maintain classroom technology, collect data on IEP goals, and report per district schedule.
• Attend on-site, full-time schedule with regular attendance and team collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

In-person & online instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PA Special Education Certification

PA K-12 Regular Education Certification

Job description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

Job Description

Job Summary: Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Professional Staff Core Essential Functions

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position.

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Maintain technology for students and classroom
• Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs

Supervisory Responsibility

Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensures all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator, the Teacher ensures all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.

Physical Demands

This position requires regular onsite presence and includes a combination of sedentary and active physical duties. Employeesare regularly required tosit, communicate effectively, use hands for fine motor tasks, and move throughout the work environment. Frequent activities may include walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods of time. Depending on assignment and student needs, employees may alsobe requiredtoassistwith transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.Certain assignments may requireassistingstudents with mobility or physical support needs that exceed 25 pounds, withappropriate trainingand support providedin accordance withprogram expectations and safety procedures. This position requires active supervision of students across various educational settings and the ability to respond appropriately and efficiently tostudents, classroom, or safety needs. Responsibilities may include implementing approved crisis intervention techniques, supporting students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs, andmaintaininga safe and supportive learning environment. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may work in environments with elevated noise levels and varying behavioral or emotional support needs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must also be able to hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work aregenerally Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on district assignments, program needs, meetings,training, or organizational priorities

Travel

Travel is required for this position and may include travel to Bucks IU locations, client sites, constituent school districts, community agencies, professional conferences, trainings, state and regional meetings, and other program-related activities. Travel requirements vary based on operational and program needs

Education And Experience

Meet the designation ofthis position byshowing evidence of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
• Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if Applicable)

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location

US-PA-Bristol

Work Locations

Snyder-Girotti Elementary School- PEI

Job

Professional-Union

Organization

Bucks IU Business Unit

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026, 8:57:17 AM