Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District's Unionville High School is seeking an emotionally supportive Special Education Teacher to join the team, available August 12, 2025. The position requires a valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification.

The role focuses on meeting diverse student needs, delivering instructional programs, and collaborating with families and colleagues to support meaningful progress and empowerment in life and society.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification and other required certifications as designated.
• Effective interpersonal skills with students, families, and faculty.
• Ability to express oneself clearly in oral and written communications.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs; plan lessons.
• Well organized with strong time management.
• Technology literate with Office apps, assistive tech, and special education software.

Responsibilities

• A special education teacher shall meet diverse student needs and help each student make meaningful progress.
• Collaborate with families and faculty to empower students to succeed in life and contribute to society.

Skills

Certification requirements

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Instructional planning

Organization

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Office applications

Assistive technology

Special Education software

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support

Unionville High School

Available August 12, 2025

*Open Until Filled*

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.

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification and other required certifications as designated.
3. Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, and faculty.
4. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
5. 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.
6. Well organized with good time management skills.
7. 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.