Elementary Teacher: Special Education (Autistic Support) (August 2026)

Young World Physical Education; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking full-time Elementary Special Education Teachers for Autistic Support in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates must hold a PA Instructional Certificate in Special Education PK-12 and a BA in a relevant field. Responsibilities include directing learning for elementary students and facilitating effective communication with students and parents. Strong management skills are essential to deliver the district's academic program effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Instructional skills.
• Ability to organize a classroom to deliver academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct learning of elementary school students.
• Work towards objectives of the school curricula.

Skills

Classroom/group management skills

Strong communication and motivational skills

Ability to use instructional materials and equipment

Effective communication with students, staff, and parents/guardians

Planning skills

Education

PA Instructional Certificate (Special Education PK-12)

BA in an appropriate field of study

Job description

Elementary Teacher: Special Education (Autistic Support)

The Upper Darby School District is seeking applicants for full-time elementary Special Education Teachers for Autistic Support at the following locations:

• Kindergarten Center
• Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
• Westbrook Park Elementary School

Qualifications

• PA Instructional Certificate (Special Education PK-12)
• Out-of-state educators and those seeking an emergency certificate must review the PA Department of Education guidelines. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
• BA required in an appropriate field of study
• Knowledge of the content area of certification
• Classroom/group management skills
• Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Instructional skills
• Planning skills
• Human relations skills
• Ability to organize a classroom to deliver the Upper Darby School District academic program
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Effective communication with students, staff, and parents/guardians

Job Goal

To participate, as a member of the instructional staff, in directing the learning of elementary school students. Such participation shall be directed toward attainment of general and specific objectives of the school curricula and of the school district.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. This policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.