Special Education Emotional Support Teacher- Grades 1-3

Young World Physical Education; Folcroft (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,283 - 104,397; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Delaware County is seeking a Special Education Emotional Support Teacher for grades 1-3. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate lessons, ensuring compliance with state-mandated standards, and working closely with students with special education needs.

The position offers a starting salary between $52,283 and $104,397, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching in an educational environment desired.
• Ability to implement feedback to improve practices.
• Ability to lead conversations focused on equity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEPs.
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with IEP teams.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist for Positive Behavior Support Plans.

Skills

Cultural competence

Knowledge of PA Core Standards

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Education

Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education PK-12, Special Education K-8

Job description

Special Education Emotional Support Teacher- Grades 1-3

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Southeast Delco School District

Delcroft School

2026-2027 School Year

Reports to: Delcroft School Principal

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students and parents.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEPs
• Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students
• Provide 1:1 training to staff in the areas of instruction and behavior as required by IEP
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with IEP teams
• Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment
• Identify accommodations and specially designed instruction to ensure student success
• Develop individual assessments and administer diagnostic tests to assess students' academic achievement
• Collaborate with School Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Implement Crisis Intervention and Safety Care strategies
• Collect data and monitor student progress reports
• Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student
• Assume additional duties as assigned by Director of Special Education and/or building Principal

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students and patrons of the District
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and eligible content
• Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
• Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university required
• Master's Degree in Education or a related field of study desired
• 2+ years of experience teaching in an educational environment desired
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education PK‑12, Special Education K‑8 required

Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure release (Act 168) forms
• School Personnel Health Record and TB Test

Physical Requirements

• Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional pulling, pushing

Level of Compensation

$52,283 - $104,397 (dependent on Step and Track placement as determined based on collective bargaining agreements)

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.