Special Education Teacher- TEACH ABA/CCDC Great Valley

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks a Special Education Teacher- TEACH ABA at the Child & Career Development Center- Great Valley Campus in Malvern, PA. The role focuses on providing specially designed instruction within a clinical ABA program for middle school students with autism and mental health needs.

The teacher collaborates with licensed clinicians, a BCBA, and a child psychiatrist to create a structured environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth, while aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required
• Master's Degree strongly preferred
• Experience working with Special Education Autistic Support required
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) required

Responsabilités

• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) addressing the specific needs of students; complete Re‑Evaluation Reports (RR) as needed for student programming.
• Use principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to promote positive replacement behaviors and extinguish negative behaviors as developed in students' IEPs.
• Assist staff with de‑escalation techniques, management strategies, and the implementation of positive behavior support plans (PBSP).
• Responsible for designing and implementing a verbal‑behavior model of instruction for students in an autistic support classroom.
• Work collaboratively with behavior professionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, physical therapists and other related service providers to target all areas of students' needs.
• Administer assessments like the VB‑MAPP, assist with assessments like Functional Behavioral Assessments and SETT evaluations, develop individualized programming based on daily data, and maintain daily records to support verbal‑behavior teaching methods.
• Prepare classroom observation records, instructional data, progress reports, report cards, and other educational documents.

Connaissances

ABA

VB

IEP development

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree in Special Education or related field

PDE Special Education Certification PK-12 or PK-8

Special Education PK-12 certification preferred

Description du poste

A vacancy exists for a Special Education Teacher- TEACH ABA 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.

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. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career,

Summary

The Special Education Teacher- TEACH ABA will provide specially designed instruction and support to middle students in a clinical treatment program. TEACH ABA Middle School is a clinical treatment program classroom that is designed to serve students with co-occurring Autism and mental health needs. The classroom is supported by a full‑time licensed mental health clinician, a BCBA, and a child psychiatrist. The teacher works collaboratively with these professionals to create a small, structured, therapeutic environment where students can make progress toward academic, social, and emotional needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) addressing the specific needs of students; complete Re‑Evaluation Reports (RR) as needed for student programming.
• Use principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to promote positive replacement behaviors and extinguish negative behaviors as developed in students' IEPs.
• Assist staff with de‑escalation techniques, management strategies, and the implementation of positive behavior support plans (PBSP).
• Responsible for designing and implementing a verbal‑behavior model of instruction for students in an autistic support classroom.
• Work collaboratively with behavior professionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, physical therapists and other related service providers to target all areas of students' needs.
• Administer assessments like the VB‑MAPP, assist with assessments like Functional Behavioral Assessments and SETT evaluations, develop individualized programming based on daily data, and maintain daily records to support verbal‑behavior teaching methods.
• Prepare classroom observation records, instructional data, progress reports, report cards, and other educational documents.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required
  • Master's Degree strongly preferred
  • Experience working with Special Education Autistic Support required
  • Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) required
• 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

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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. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.