Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support ( LTS)

Unionville--chadds-Ford-School-District; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Special Education Teacher – Autistic Support (LTS) at Patton Middle School starting immediately through the 2026-2027 school year.

The position requires Pennsylvania Special Education certification; salary is determined by degree and starts at Step 1 for Long-Term Substitutes under the U-CFEA agreement. Available immediately.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree and PA Special Education certification.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Technology-literate with familiarity with assistive technology and ed software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Lesson planning

Time management

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Special Education Certification

Other required certifications

Tools

Office applications

Assistive technology

Special education software

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support ( LTS)

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Charles F. Patton Middle School - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972707
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support (LTS)

Patton Middle School

Available Immediately until the end of the 2026-2027 School Year

Salary scale placement for Long-Term Substitutes is determined by educational degree completed; however, all Long-Term Substitutes are initially placed at Step 1.
Please click on the link to the U-CFEA Collective Bargaining Agreement andrefer to Appendix A.

CERTIFICATION: Valid Pennsylvania Special Education

POSITION GOAL

A special education teacher shall possess the knowledge, skills, attitude, flexibility, and responsiveness to meet the specific needs of diverse students within the district in order for each student to make meaningful progress and be empowered to succeed in life and contribute to society.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification and other required certifications as designated.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, and faculty.
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
• Well organized with good time management skills.
• Technology literate; competent with Office applications, assistive technology, special education software programs

Clearances required for employment:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)

Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)

Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114)

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for the submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal-opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.

Position Type: Full-Time