Special Education Teachers - Emotional Support Teacher

York City School District; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Emotional Support Program. The ideal candidate will implement effective educational programs and collaborate with clinical support teams. Responsibilities include developing individual and group instruction, maintaining special education documentation, and assisting both students and classroom teachers. Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate is required, along with necessary clearances. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact student lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate required.
• Level II Certification preferred.
• Act 34, Act 151, and FBI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate individual academic programming.
• Create lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Assist with instructional strategies for inclusion.
• Maintain student progress monitoring.

Skills

Collaboration

Individualized instruction

Behavioral interventions

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate

Level II Instructional Certification

Job description

Special Education Teachers - Emotional Support Teacher JobID: 1814

Job Details

• Position Type: Special Education/ Emotional Support Teacher
• Date Posted: 12/8/2025
• Location: Administration Building
• Date Available:
• Closing Date:

Position Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate Required; and Highly Qualified in Mid-Level Core Subjects preferred
• Level II Instructional Certification preferred
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications
• Letter of Interest, Application and Resume

Major Job Goal

The Emotional Support Teacher will develop and implement an effective educational program for the students assigned to the emotional support program. The emotional support teacher will work collaboratively with the clinical support team.

Performance Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the development and coordination of individual academic, behavior, and social programming
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Complete all necessary special education documents as mandated by chapter 14 such as ACCESS, ER/ RR, IEP, NOREP, etc.
• Determine student progress by collecting and monitoring student data
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion
• Participate and assist with clinical team meetings
• Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings
• Maintain professional competence by participating in district professional development and self-selected professional growth activities
• Understand and implement behavioral interventions
• Understand and complete functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans
• Perform all other duties assigned by the district and building principal

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