Special Education Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefit plan options

PSERS pension plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Doylestown is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. This role involves providing tailored instruction and support for special education students, ensuring their academic and social needs are met in accordance with state standards. The ideal candidate will hold relevant degrees and special education certifications. Benefits include an excellent employee plan and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, community and social instruction to support educational programming for special education students.
• Oversee the safety of students and staff throughout the day.
• Adapting and modifying instructional materials as needed.
• Collect data on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Develop and implement IEPs.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree

PA Special Education Certification

PA K-12 Regular Education Certification

Job description

Overview

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Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

Job Summary

Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plans curriculum, prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to meet the needs of the students. All instruction should be aligned with the state standards.

Essential Functions

• Overseeing the safety of students and staff throughout the day
• Adapting and modifying instructional materials
• Maintaining technology for students and classroom
• Collecting data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and reporting out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Developing, writing and implementing IEPs
• Utilizing evidence based instructional materials and assessment
• Follow school-wide positive behavior support plan and individualized behavior plans

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Some travel may be required for out of school meetings.

Education And Experience

Level of Degree:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree
• PA Special Education Certification
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents.

The Bucks IU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The practice of providing reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed at any point during the recruiting, hiring, or at any time during employment with the Bucks IU, please contact the Director of Human Resources at [e-mail]

Primary Location
US-PA-DOYLESTOWN

Work Locations
Itinerant Countywide

Job
School Age Programs-Special Education Teacher, Other Positions

Organization
Bucks IU Business Unit

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Travel
No

Job Posting
Aug 27, 2025, 12:03:06 PM