Special Education Teacher- Secondary Autistic Support/CCDC Great Valley

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit Division of Student Services seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus in Malvern, PA, to work in a Secondary Autistic Support classroom.

The role provides SDA instruction across Autism, Emotional, Life Skills and Multiple Disabilities tracks; responsibilities include planning IEPs, tracking progress, reporting, and collaborating with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.
• Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience working as a Special Education Teacher is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Provide specially designed instruction for eligible students.
• Plan curriculum and lessons.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress from performance, tests, and observation of behavior.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to support student needs.
• Maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment.
• Develop IEPs addressing academic, behavioral, and speech needs.
• Prepare report cards and records as required.
• Participate as a member of the treatment/IEP team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree

Experience working as a Special Education Teacher

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Special Education Teacher within the Division of Student Services of the CCIU. This position will be located at the Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus in Malvern, PA and will be within a Secondary Autistic Support classroom.

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Summary

The Special Education Teacher will provide specially designed instruction and support to elementary and secondary students across Autism, Emotional, Life Skills and Multiple Disabilities Support classrooms. Responsibilities include planning and delivering individualized and group instruction, developing and implementing IEPs, tracking student progress, collaborating with families and professionals, and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. This role is a key part of the educational and treatment team, supporting students' academic, behavioral, and communication needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Provide specially designed instruction for eligible special education students.
• Plan curriculum and lessons.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior.
• Support objectives and interventions of the educational program.
• Maintain safe physical environment of the classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress.
• When appropriate, develop IEPs addressing specific academic, behavioral, and speech needs of students
• Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required.
• Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required
  • Master's Degree strongly preferred
  • Experience working as a Special Education Teacher strongly preferred
• Professional Certifications
  • PDE Special Education Certification PK-12 or PK-8 required
  • Special Education Pk-12 certification preferred

Schedule

7.5 hours a day; 190 days per year (194 year one; 191 year two)

Salary (2026 - 2027 School-Year)

Instructional I: $62,155 - $89,730/yr.

Instructional II: $64,834 - $93,324/yr.

Master's Degree: $69,353 - $101,911/yr.

Master's + 15: $72,740 - $105,924/yr.

Master's + 30: $74,415 - $107,845/yr.

Placement on salary scale is commensurate with years of experience in a relevant role*

Location

Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus

40 Moores Rd, Malvern, PA 19355

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees.