Long-term Substitute Classroom Teacher - Early Intervention

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Norristown, PA, seeks a Long-term Substitute Classroom Teacher for the Office of Early Childhood Services Early Intervention. This full-time role serves children aged 3-5 and begins in March 2026.

The position emphasizes planning, instruction, IEP oversight, and collaboration with therapists to provide a comprehensive developmental program, with ongoing family communication and data collection.

Qualifications

• Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12/Special Education PK-8 required
• Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) preferred
• Experience as a classroom teacher required
• Experience working as a member of an educational team
• Experience with 3-5 year old population preferred
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Planning, instruction and classroom management.
• IEP planning and oversight.
• Align instruction with PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.
• Collaborate with physical, occupational and speech therapists for developmental instruction.
• Maintain regular communication with families about learning and progress.
• Oversee and manage student IEPs and Evaluation/Re-evaluation reports.
• Gather evidence and data on progress toward learning outcomes.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Team collaboration

Preschool population

Education

PA Special Education PK-12

PA Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) preferred

Job description

A vacancy exist for a Long-term Substitute Classroom Teachers to work within Office of Early Childhood Services Early Intervention at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This full-time position services children from 3-5 years old. These positions will be available starting March 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12/Special Education PK-8 required
• Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) preferred
• Experience as a classroom teacher required
• Experience working as a member of an educational team
• Experience with 3-5 year old population preferred
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, instruction and classroom management.
• Responsible for IEP's.
• Align early childhood classroom instruction with PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.
• Integrate and collaborate to plan instruction with a physical, occupational and speech therapist to provide a comprehensive developmental instructional program for young children.
• Maintain and establish ongoing regular communication with families about classroom learning and student progress.
• Provide oversight and case management of student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Evaluation/Re-evaluation reports.
• Gather evidence and data about student progress towards learning outcomes.

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and services children throughout Montgomery County, PA. Our Early Intervention Program is split on school district lines into four (4) regions within Montgomery County. For additional information about Early Intervention, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/early-intervention. Positions are available in the following locations:

• Upper Dublin High School (800 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, PA 19034)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 12 months (194 days/year)

2026-2027 Salary

Bachelor's, Step 1: $55,194/year

Master's, Step 1: $66,508/year

• Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words

• Education
• Special Education
• Early Intervention
• Preschool
• School District
• Montgomery County