Long-term Substitute Itinerant Teacher - Early Intervention

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Federal student loan forgiveness

PSERS participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Long-term Substitute Early Intervention Itinerant Teacher for the Office of Early Childhood Services to serve children aged 3-5. The role requires PA Special Education certifications, classroom experience, and collaboration with related service providers.

Travel across Montgomery County regions is required. The position offers a competitive salary schedule for the 2026-2027 year, with benefits including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• PA certification in Special Education PK-12 or PK-8 required
• Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) certification preferred
• Experience as a classroom teacher required
• Experience working as part of an educational team
• Experience with 3-5 year olds preferred
• PA police, child abuse and FBI fingerprint clearances required
• MA provider clearance by Commonwealth of PA and federal government required

Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct and manage the classroom effectively
• Maintain IEPs and ensure progress
• Align instruction with PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education
• Collaborate with physical, occupational and speech therapists to support development
• Maintain ongoing communication with families about learning and progress
• Oversee and compile data for IEPs and evaluations
• Gather evidence on student progress toward learning outcomes

Skills

Classroom teaching

Team collaboration

Experience with 3-5 year olds

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Long-term Substitute Early Intervention Itinerant Teacher to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services Early Intervention at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. This position provides services to children ages 3-5 years old.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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. This position requires travel throughout one of the four regions. Position location will be determined during the interview process. For additional information about Early Intervention, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/early-intervention.

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