Life Skills Support Teacher

Camp Hill, PA; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Camp Hill School District is seeking a Life Skills Support Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This position involves supporting students with significant disabilities through the development and implementation of individualized educational programs, focusing on academic, social, and independent living skills. Candidates must hold a valid PA Teaching Certificate and Special Education certification.

Qualifications

• Requires valid PA Teaching Certificate and Special Education certification.
• Must be able to maintain effective communication with parents and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain physical activity in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Assess and evaluate students' progress regularly.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Communication

Behavior Intervention

Education

Valid PA Teaching Certificate

PA Special Education K-12 certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Camp Hill School District

• Position Type:
  Student Services & Special Education/ Life Skills Support Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/30/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Camp Hill High School
  
  

Position Type:
Student Services & Special Education/ Life Skills Support Teacher

Date Posted:
5/30/2025

Location:
Camp Hill High School

The Camp Hill School District is accepting applications for a Middle School/High School Life Skills Support Teacher position for the2025-2026school year.

Job Summary:
Supporting students with significant disabilities and/or developmental delays in gaining functional academic, social, and independent living skills.

Essential Functions:

• Work cooperatively with the principal, subject supervisors and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for children.
• Assess the attitudes, skills and abilities of children for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with students’ IEP goals in areas such as functional academics, communication, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational and community-based instruction.
• Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process to support student access to curriculum and communication.
• Evaluate children's progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
• Complete and record students' progress and attendance on appropriate records or documents.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies in alignment with Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs), when applicable.
• Facilitate transition planning for post-secondary goals, including job skills and community integration
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws and district policies.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment of respect and rapport that reflects effective teaching and learning practices, adheres to the established master time schedule and facilitates school safety.
• Establish and maintain a culture for learning with classroom discipline procedures that follow and enforce district rules, regulations and expectations.
• To provide individual, group and classroom instruction, special education and/or applicable related services in a manner that is consistent with accepted professional standards, is understandable to assigned student, and is in accordance with the required curriculum and/or any applicable Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.).
• Develop a systematic grading procedure according to the procedures of the school district and maintain accurate, frequent, and thorough documentation of academic achievement and general progress for each student.
• Use class preparation time for professional activities such as creating and revising instructional materials, adjusting or designing lessons or units, examining and reflecting on student work, collaboratively planning with other professionals or parents for student instruction, curriculum and /or assessment development, or professional reading.
• Assist in the process of reviewing and selecting books, equipment, instructional materials and technological/digital resources.
• Maintain frequent and effective parent communication patterns, using a variety of approaches to interpret or share information on school programs, student progress, classroom expectations, and general educational matters.
• Participate in internal and external professional education opportunities to enhance professional competence.
• Report and maintain student attendance as required.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings designated by the superintendent, principal, supervisor, or department chairperson.
• Participate in committees, activities, and events beyond the classroom that support the total school program.
• Promote and utilize a proactive, positive, and constructive approach in dealing with conflict.
• Comply and be familiar with all students’ IEPs, Service Plans, action plans, or other administratively approved adaptations and appropriately accommodate disabilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain active teacher certification.
• Be responsible for conduct of students assigned and for assuming authority over the students in such areas as corridors and assemblies.
• Advise administration as promptly as possible prior to being absent from school.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Teaching Certificate, PA Special Education K-12 certification required.
• Act 34, 114, 151 clearances and Act 168 Release forms, I-9 form, TB test results and pre-employment physical form.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to reach above and below waist. Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body required. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk and move about the classroom for extended periods of time (up to six (6) hours. Visual and sensory acuity required.

Reasonable accommodations under Physical Requirements will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






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