Special Education Teacher (long-term substitute)

Lower Merion High School; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Lower Merion High School.

Candidates must hold PA Certification in Special Education, with autism endorsement preferred; experience differentiating instruction for students with disabilities; clearances required. Position runs November 2026 through March 2027; salary set by the LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• PA Certification in Special Education required.
• Autism endorsement preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Long-term substitute teaching across special education for students with various disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff and support teams to meet individual education plan (IEP) goals.
• Maintain compliance with Act 48, background checks, and district policies.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Special education experience

Autism support

Education

PA Certification in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher (long-term substitute)

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Lower Merion School District is seeking to hire a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher atLower Merion High School.

PA Certification in Special Education required. Additional PA Certification preferred. 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 the learning needs of studentswith Autismpreferred.

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 long-term substitute position lasting from November 2026 to March 2027.

Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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].