Special Education Teacher, Emotional Support

Hamburg Area School District; Edenburg (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamburg Area School District seeks a dedicated Middle School Emotional Support Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support for students with emotional and behavioral needs, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The role requires collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement IEPs, behavior plans, and trauma-informed strategies.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Special Education or eligible for certification.
• Commitment to trauma-informed instruction and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with emotional/behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies, behavior intervention plans, and IEPs.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers andparents

Trauma-informed instruction

Behavior intervention plans

IEP development

Student-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Pennsylvania Special Education Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher, Emotional Support

• Position Type: Special Education Teaching / Emotional Support Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/13/2026
• Location: Hamburg Area Middle School
• Date Available: 08/18/2026
• Closing Date: 07/26/2026

Are you a compassionate, student-centered educator who believes every child can succeed with the right support? We are seeking a dedicated Middle School Emotional Support Teacher to join our team and help create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can build the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills needed to thrive.

The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with emotional and behavioral needs while fostering positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. This position requires collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement effective instructional strategies, behavior intervention plans, and individualized education programs (IEPs) that promote student success.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Special Education (or be eligible for certification) and demonstrate a commitment to trauma-informed instruction, positive behavior supports, and meeting the unique needs of middle school learners.

If you are passionate about helping students overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and reach their fullest potential, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Position Summary

Implements into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on Pennsylvania State Standards and Hamburg Area School District (HASD) Curriculum. Serves as an educational leader and advocate for students with disabilities within the school setting. Creates and maintains an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals. Adheres to HASD Professional requirements and state standards for Licensed Employees. Reports to the applicable Building Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pennsylvania State teaching certificate at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school) with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possesses high moral standards, professionalism and integrity.