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

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

PSERS retirement

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, located in Norristown, PA, seeks a Long-term Substitute Early Intervention Itinerant Teacher for its Office of Early Childhood Services Early Intervention program. The role serves children ages 3-5 and requires PA special education certification.

The position includes collaboration with therapists, IEP oversight, data collection, and regular family communication. Travel within one MC region is expected; placement on the salary schedule reflects education

Qualifications

• PA certification in Special Education PK-12 or PK-8 is required.
• Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) certification preferred.
• Experience as a classroom teacher is 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 PA and federal government.

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction and manage the classroom.
• Maintain and implement IEPs.
• Align instruction with PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.
• Collaborate with physical, occupational and speech therapists for a developmental program.
• Communicate regularly with families about learning and progress.
• Oversee and manage IEPs and Evaluation/Re-evaluation reports.
• Gather data on student progress toward learning outcomes.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Team collaboration

Family communication

Education

PA certification in Special Education PK-12/PK-8

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

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.