Life Skills Support teacher at Central Mountain High School

Keystone Central School District; Mill Hall (Clinton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Credit reimbursement

PSERS retirement

Job summary

Keystone Central School District invites applications for a Life Skills Support teacher at Central Mountain High School. The PA certified secondary Special Education teacher will contribute to a high school Life Skills program and maintain compliance with IEPs and district policy.

Starting salary for a BS, step 1, teacher is $60,600 with excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life insurance, credit reimbursement, and PSERS retirement; salary placement varies with experience and

Qualifications

• PA state certification for secondary Special Education is required.
• Experience teaching Life Skills in a high school setting preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and implement IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to support student growth.
• Participate in school programs and meetings.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Follow district policies and state regulations.
• Document student progress and maintain records.
• Support inclusive classroom practices.

Education

PA certified secondary Special Education teacher

Job description

Life Skills Support teacher at Central Mountain High School JobID: 1542

• Position Type:High School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted:8/20/2026
• Location:Central Mountain High School

Keystone Central School District has the need for a PA certified secondary Special Education teacher in the Life Skills classroom at Central Mountain High School. Starting salary for a BS, step 1, teacher is $60,600. Teacher contract is attached to this posting. Excellent benefits include health, vision, dental, life insurance, credit reimbursement, and PSERS retirement.

Salary placement varies according to experience and education.

DeadlinetoapplyinternallyisAugust 25,2026at11:00am

JobDescriptionbelow:

QUALIFICATIONS: Asestablishedbystatecertificationslawsandregulations

REPORTSTO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Notapplicable

JOBGOAL: Tofacilitatestudentintellectual,social,emotional,andphysicalgrowthandtoenableeachstudenttocontributetothefulfillmentoftheirpotentialasanableandresponsiblecitizen.

PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Positivelycollaborateswithotherstaffmembersintheeducationalprocessandassistswiththesmoothoperationofthebuilding.

2.Displaysaninterestinandparticipatesinthetotalschoolprogram.

3.Exhibitsenthusiasm,dependability,punctuality,consistentandregularattendance,andactiveparticipationinassignedteaching,instructionalandnon-instructionalduties,attendanceatmeetings,andintheuseandcareofequipmentandfacilities.

4.Displayspositivepersonaltraits,suchasneatness,integrity,character,goodcitizenship,respectforothers,honesty,andresponsibilityandactsasanappropriaterolemodelforstudents.

5.AbidesbythePennsylvaniaschoollawsandregulations,federalandstatelawsandregulationsgoverningeducationalandcivilrightsofstudentsandothers,ChildProtectiveServicesAct,andthetermsofthecollectivebargainingagreement.

6.Upholdsandenforcesschoolrules,administrativeregulations,boardpoliciesandmaintainsconfidentiality.

7.Dressesinaprofessionalmannerappropriateforthepositionsoastoserveasarolemodelforthestudents.

8.Workscooperativelywithandmaintainsopenlinesofcommunicationwithadministrators,parents,students,staffmembers,andthegeneralpublic.

9.Participatesincurriculumreviewandredesign(InstructionalDesignCycle)asrequiredbydepartment,subjectarea,orgradelevel.

10.Participatesinanongoingstaffdevelopmentprogramtoenhanceprofessionalcompetence,andabidesbystatelawandregulationsregardingcontinuingeducation.

11.IntegratesChapter4RegulationsandtheKeystoneCentralSchoolDistrictStrategicPlanintotheinstructionalprogram.

12.Incorporatesthephilosophy,objectivesandexpectationsoftheteacherperformanceappraisalplanintheattainmentofprofessionalgoals.

13.Usesinstructionaldesignasthebasicstructuralframeworkforthedevelopmentofinstructionalprogramsandworkstowardtheachievementofthestandards.

14.Promptlydevelops,maintainsandaccuratelycompletesallrequiredwrittenrecordsandreportswithinestablishedtimelines.

15.Createsandutilizesavarietyofinstructionalstrategiestoattainlessonobjectivesandtoprovidestudentswithopportunitieswhichextendbeyondtheclassroom.

16.Diagnosesandevaluatesstudentabilitiesandprogresstodevelopeffectiveinstructionalstrategiestohelpstudentsmeetinstructionalobjectivesandprovidestimelyfeedbacktostudentsconcerningtheirprogress.

17.Recognizesandusesappropriatetechnologyrelevanttothecurriculumtaught.

18.Establishesaneducationalenvironmenttoemphasizeamulti-culturalunderstandingwithintheclassroom.

19.Promotesandutilizesaproactive,positive,andconstructiveapproachindealingwithconflict.

20.Isfamiliarwithandcomplieswithallstudents?IEPs,serviceplans,actionplans,orotheradministratively-approvedadaptations,andappropriatelyaccommodatesdisabilitiesinaccordancewithapplicablelawsandregulations.

21.Demonstratesunderstandingandconcernforeachstudentinmeetinghisorhereducationalneeds,includingtherecommendationfortheevaluationofstudentsthoughttobeexceptionalorinneedofspecialeducation,giftededucationoraccommodations.

22.Mustexerciseconfidentialityatalltimes.

23.Performsotherjob-dutiesasmaybeassigned.

Thepositionspecificationsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejob.TheinformationcontainedinthisjobdescriptionisforcompliancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)andisnotanexhaustivelistofthedutiesperformedforthisposition.Additionaldutiesareperformedbytheindividualcurrentlyholdingthispositionandadditionaldutiesmaybeassigned.

TERMSOFEMPLOYMENT:

Inaccordancewiththeprofessionalemployee'scompensationplan.

TheKeystoneCentralSchoolDistrictisanequalopportunityeducationinstitutionanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,creed,religion,nationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,ancestry,maritalstatus,disabilityand/orhandicap,pregnancy,orageinitsadmission,treatment,access,procedures,programs,services,employmentpracticesandactivitiesandprovidesequalaccesstotheBoyScoutsandotherdesignatedyouthasrequiredbyTitleIVoftheCivilRightsActof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,AgeDiscriminationActof1975,TitleIIoftheAmericanDisabilitiesAct,theBoyScoutsofAmericaEqualAccessAct,Pennsylvania22Pa.Code?15.4,andSchoolDistrictPolicies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding all non-discrimination matters for allemployeesand employmentmatters :

Mr.JustinEvey

DirectorofHumanResources

KeystoneCentralSchoolDistrict

AdministrationOffice

86AdministrativeDrive,MillHall,PA17751