LTS Special Education Teacher (AS)

Upper Dublin School District; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a LTS Special Education Teacher (AS) at FWES. The role involves classroom instruction aligned with district curriculum, under the supervision of the building Principal and in collaboration with staff and families.

Start date is 12/16/2025 through 3/20/2026, with a 7.5-hour workday and a daily sub rate of $150. Qualified candidates will hold PA State Certification in Special Education (K-12), demonstrate strong instructional planning, differentiation, and classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with valid PA certification.
• Proficiency in technology for communication and research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interface professionally with colleagues, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Use technology and differentiated instruction to support learning.
• Manage classroom behavior by establishing clear rules and routines.
• Observe, evaluate student performance and progress.
• Communicate with parents and staff regarding student development.
• Create an environment conducive to learning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with PA certification

Job description

** This position will potentially be hired by Kelly Services**

POSITION: LTS Special Education Teacher (AS)

LOCATION: FWES

START DATE: 12/16/2025-3/20/2026

CERTIFICATION NEEDED:PA StateSpecial Education, K-12

SALARY: Kelly Service Daily Sub Rate - $150 per day

HOURS: 7.5 hours/day

SUMMARY:

Primary functions include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the building Principal
• Works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities as outlined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. As outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
2. Salary (step/level placement) & Benefits are as described in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor and/or Principal.

1. Follow a continuous program of curriculum development.
2. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
3. Use relevant technology and materials to support and differentiate instruction.
4. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
5. Prepare classroom for class activities.
6. Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
7. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
8. Be aware of new materials, methodologies, philosophies and innovation, using those which suit the needs of the individual student.
9. Assist in planning student activities, programs, and field trips.
10. Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
11. Consult with parents and other involved personnel concerning each student’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
12. Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.

(The job description of Teacher (Classroom) is sufficiently general to cover the classroom and related duties required of all or virtually all of the teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Bachelor’s degree with valid PA certification
2. Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research
3. Proficiency in presentation of technology to enhance small and large student group information & demonstration sessions.
4. Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with professional contacts

Qualified candidate will be required

• to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• to talk and hear
• sit and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
• have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, color vision, and the ability
• to adjust focus
• have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• possess effective communication, judgmental, planning and human relations skills
• required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
• other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction and/or operation.
5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Act 34 – Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 – Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI – Fingerprint check
Approved physical to be free from Tuberculosis