Special Education Teachers (long-term substitute)

Lower Merion School District; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, Pennsylvania seeks a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires PA Certification in Special Education and ability to differentiate instruction for students with diverse educational needs.

Autism endorsement preferred; compliance with Act 48, clearances, and background checks are required. This full-time substitute position is governed by the LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Experience supporting learning needs of students with Autism.
• PA Certification in Special Education required; Autism endorsement preferred.
• Clearances (Act 48 credits, PA State Police, FBI) and background checks are required.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Experience with disabilities

Autism endorsement preferred

PA Certification in Special Education

Act 48 & clearances

Education

PA Certification in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teachers (long-term substitute)

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Job Description

Lower Merion School District is seeking to hire a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teachers across the district.

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).

These are long-term substitute positions lasting for the 2026-2027 school year.

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].

Position Type: Full-Time