Gifted Support Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Lower Merion High School; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District is hiring a long-term substitute Gifted Support Teacher at Lower Merion High School. This role requires PA Grades 4-8 ELA/Math or PA K-6 certification, with reciprocity guidance for out-of-state educators.

Experience with gifted learners, case management, and writing GIEPs is preferred; candidates should be able to differentiate instruction to meet gifted learners' needs. Clearances and Act 48 compliance are required.

Qualifications

• PA Grades 4-8 English/Language Arts or Mathematics Certification or a PA K-6 Certification is required.
• Out-of-state educators should explore PA's reciprocity guidelines set by the PA Department of Education.
• Experience working with gifted learners, case management, and writing GIEPs preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners.
• Good standing relative to Act 48 credits.
• Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire).

Responsibilities

• Long-term substitute Gifted Support Teacher position at Lower Merion High School.
• Deliver instruction and manage case progress for gifted learners.
• Collaborate with staff to differentiate instruction and support GIEPs.

Skills

Gifted learners experience

Case management

GIEPs writing

Differentiated instruction

Education

PA ELA/Math Grades 4-8 or PA K-6

Job description

Gifted Support Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Lower Merion School District Lower Merion High School - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

This job is also posted in Lower Merion School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5871350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lower Merion School District is hiring a long-term substitute Gifted Support Teacher at Lower Merion High School.

PA Grades 4-8 English/Language Arts or Mathematics Certification or a PA K-6 Certification is required. Out-of-state educators should explore PA's reciprocity guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/default.aspx

Experience working with gifted learners, case management, and writing GIEPs preferred. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners.

Good standing relative to Act 48 credits. Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire)

This is a long-term substitute position anticipated to last from August until the end of January 2027.

Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The district has the right to close the posting at anytime at its discretion.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at [e-mail] .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades