Special Education Teacher - Middle School

HOLY HILL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Richfield (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a full-time middle school special education teacher at Richfield Middle School. The role focuses on supporting students with identified needs through data-driven instruction and collaborative planning.

You will work with colleagues, families, and the broader school community to implement effective interventions and ensure high-quality education for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• IEP development and progress monitoring responsibilities.
• Data-driven instruction aligned to district standards.
• Strong collaboration with staff, families, and administration.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities and RtI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant IEPs.
• Evaluate students using formal assessments to guide instruction and set goals.
• Progress monitor student growth.
• Provide specially designed instruction to meet individual goals.
• Balance needs across multiple grade levels.
• Direct and support paraprofessionals in assigned grades.
• Collaborate with general education teachers on accommodations.
• Foster positive relationships to support growth.
• Use district RTI strategies and PBIS in instruction.
• Participate in PLCs and district professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Middle School - Vacancy ID: 271437

Open Vacancy

Vacancy Details

Title: Special Education Teacher - Middle School

School/Building: Richfield Middle School

Number of Openings: 1

URL: https://hhasd.org

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central): Open until filled

Contact: Name: Cyndi Tomich, Title: Director of Pupil Services, Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone], Website: https://hhasd.org

Position Details

Position Start Date: 8/19/2026

Terms/Schedule: 191 Teacher contract days

Appointment Type: Full Time

Description

Mission Statement & District Details: To provide a safe, challenging, student-centered learning environment focused on preparing students for their future through supportive parent, staff, and community partnerships.

The Holy Hill Area School District is located 30 minutes Northwest of Milwaukee. The district consists of Friess Lake Elementary School and Richfield Middle School. The total enrollment for the district is approximately 470 students between the schools. Richfield Middle School consists of approximately 200 students in grades 5th-8th.

Richfield School Core Values: Empathy, Collaboration, Engagement, Integrity, Optimism

Position Overview

The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a full-time middle school special education teacher. Teachers provide support to students who have been identified and receive special education services to support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. A qualified candidate must possess knowledge of student learning needs and styles. This individual should possess the ability to provide data driven instruction in line with District curriculum and standards. The candidate should demonstrate a willingness to collaborate for student success with colleagues. Effective communication skills in working with students, coworkers, administration, and families are a must in addition to having time management, organization, and problem solving abilities. Teachers participate in a Professional Learning Community and have access to a variety of support from our Math and Reading Specialists along with our current special education department staff to support professional growth. Richfield Middle School utilizes a variety of literacy, math, and behavioral interventions. We are heavily invested in the PLC and RtI at Work process in order to support professional growth and layers of instruction for all students to succeed at high levels.

Qualifications/Requirements

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Believe that all students can achieve at high levels
• Passionate about working with all learners
• Driven and knowledgeable
• Ability to develop a solid rapport with students, staff, families, and the community
• Strong leadership and collaboration skill with the ability to engage in healthy conflict to support growth
• Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents
• Organized and efficient
• Community and team-oriented
• Experience and/or training with Professional Learning Communities and RtI at Work
• Experience working with multiple disabilities which include but are not limited to Autism, Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Behavioral Disability, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability and Orthopedic Impairment

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop compliant Individual Educational Plans (IEP's)
• Evaluate students utilizing formalized assessments to guide instruction, provide feedback to students and stakeholders, and establish goals
• Progress monitor student growth
• Support all students within the regular education classroom
• Provide specially designed instruction based upon student goals
• Balance and support student needs across multiple grade levels
• Provide direction and support for paraprofessionals working within these assigned grade levels
• Collaborate with the general education teachers to support the development of accommodations
• Develop positive, encouraging relationships with students that promote academic, social, and emotional growth
• Utilize district approved Response to Intervention strategies and programs to support all learners
• Participate in the school's PBIS, Character Strong, and utilize restorative practices
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues in a professional learning community
• Participate in all school and district professional development

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience: 0

Degree: Bachelor

Licenses

• Cross Categorical Special Education

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications