Middle School Emotional Support Teacher

Applitrack; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmyra Area School District is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver IEP-aligned instruction across multi-grade PK-8 for the 2026-27 school year. The role includes small-group social skills, ELA, and math instruction, with collaboration to support positive behavior interventions.

The position requires PA Special Education certifications and a proven ability to work with paraprofessionals and related service staff in a team setting, while supervising a full-time paraeducator.

Qualifications

• Certification in PA Special Education at PK-12 level required or PK-8 level alternative
• Experience writing IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and related service therapists
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning strategies

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in multi-grade levels per IEP goals and designed instruction.
• Provide small group replacement instruction in social skills, ELA, and math.
• Collaborate with staff to support positive behavior plans and student progress.
• Supervision and instruction of a full-time paraeducator in the classroom.

Skills

Special Education PK-8 I/II

IEP writing

Behavior support planning

Team collaboration

Education

PA Instructional I/II Special Education PK-12 Certificate

PA Instructional I/II Special Education PK-8 Certificate

Instructional I/II Mental/Physically Handicapped K-12 Certificate

Instructional I/II Emotional Disturbed K-12 Certificate

Job description

This position will have a flexible start date sometime in the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time professional (teacher's contract) PASD position which will begin during the school year.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will instruct students in multi-grade levels in accordance with the goals and specifically designed instruction outlined within each student's IEP. Responsibilities include providing small group replacement instruction in social skills (emotional regulation and affective skills), English language arts, and mathematics. Additional responsibilities include developing a collaborative working relationship with staff to support students while monitoring/maintaining positive behavior support plans. Supervision and instruction will be required for a full-time paraeducator in this classroom.

Qualifications

• Instructional I/II Special Education PK-8 (9226), PA Instructional I/II Special Education PK-12 (9225) Certificate, PA Instructional I/II Special Education N-12 Certificate, Instructional I/II Mental and/or Physically Handicapped K-12 (9235), Instructional I/II Mentally Retarded K-12, Instructional I/II Socially and Emotionally Disturbed K-12, or Instructional I/II Emotional Disturbed K-12 certificate required.
• Knowledge of Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavioral interventions is preferred.
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction, the MDE process, proficiency in IEP writing, facilitation of IEP meetings, and ability to work with other professionals, including paraprofessionals and related service therapists in a team setting, is required.
• Prior emotional support experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in a school-setting is preferred.

Interested in applying for this position?

• PA Standard Application
• letter of interest
• resume
• transcripts
• copy of certificate
• 3 reference letters
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check
• FBI Background Check

We want you to submit your application if you are interested in being considered - even if you do not have all the required items at the time of application. If you do not have all the items required at the time of application, please submit a Word.doc with an explanation of where you are at in each process to be able to submit your application by the deadline. For example, if you are waiting on a letter of reference, simply upload a Word.doc that states "requested reference letter from [NAME] on [DATE]. Upon receipt, log back into your account and replace the Word.doc with the actual document received."

Internal applicants are required to submit an application, resume, and letter of interest. To apply as an internal candidate, please click "View internal positions."

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources

Palmyra Area School District, District Office

1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

[e-mail] (preferred)

[phone], Option 9