Special Education Teacher

Belmont Hills Elementary School; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Welsh Valley Middle School for the 2026-27 school year.

PA Certification in Special Education required; additional PA certifications preferred. Out-of-state reciprocity guidelines apply. Clearances required. This is a contract position with benefits per LMEA agreement.

Qualifications

• PA Certification in Special Education is required.
• Experience differentiating instruction for students with disabilities is required.
• Clearances including Act 34/151 and FBI/PA State Police are required.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff.
• Maintain accurate student progress and documentation.

Skills

Special Education

PA Certification

Differentiated Instruction

Education

PA Certification in Special Education

Job description

Lower Merion School District Welsh Valley Middle School - Narberth, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher

This job is also posted in Lower Merion School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5867057

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lower Merion School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Welsh Valley Middle School.

PA Certification in Special Education required. Additional PA Certificationin Math, ELA, Reading Specialist or Autism Endorsement preferred.

Out-of-state educators should explore PA's reciprocity guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/default.aspx

Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students and experience working with students with various types of educational disabilities required. Experience supporting students with behavioral, social, and emotional needs preferred.

Good standing relative to Act 48 credits. Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire).

This is a contract position starting in the 2026-27 school year. Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The district reserves the right to close this posting at its discretion.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

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