Supplemental Learning Support Teacher

Elizabethtown Area School District; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethtown Area School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for the High School Supplemental Learning Support classroom on a 1-year assignment. The teacher will deliver targeted instruction, develop IEPs, and support postsecondary transition planning for students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include implementing PBSPs, analyzing progress data, collaborating with general education staff and families, leading IEP meetings, and maintaining compliant documentation for state and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania certification in Special Education (7–12 or PK–12 comparable).
• Experience working with high school students, secondary transition planning, or youth with learning and behavioral needs preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, secondary instructional best practices, transition mandates, and graduation pathway options for students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliant IEPs, emphasizing measurable post-secondary transition goals and independent living skills.
• Provide direct supplemental instruction in core academic areas, self-advocacy, and executive functioning, balancing modified coursework with access to general education standards.
• Collect and analyze curriculum-based and transition data to inform instructional decisions and evaluate progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, career and technical education (CTE) staff, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to facilitate course accommodations and inclusive opportunities.
• Adapt high school curricula, instructional materials, and assistive technology to support diverse learning profiles and vocational goals.
• Establish and maintain a structured, age-appropriate classroom environment that promotes self-regulation, goal setting, and respectful peer interactions.
• Implement positive behavior support plans (PBSPs) and evidence-based interventions tailored for adolescents.
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, transition planning sessions, parent conferences, and multi-agency coordination.
• Maintain rigorous documentation for state, federal, and district compliance, including transition documentation and graduation pathways.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Adapted instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Pennsylvania Special Education Certification

Job description

Long Term Substitute: Supplemental Learning Support Teacher JobID: 1544

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: High School
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026

Position Title: Special Education Teacher: High School Supplemental Learning Support - 1 year assignment

Reports To: Building Principal

Purpose of Position

The Special Education Teacher for the High School Supplemental Learning Support classroom is responsible for delivering targeted academic instruction, functional life skill development, and post-secondary transition planning for students with diverse learning needs. The teacher will design and implement individualized programs aligned to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), foster self-advocacy and academic independence, and collaborate with general education staff, families, and community partners to prepare students for college, career, and independent living.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliant IEPs, emphasizing measurable post-secondary transition goals and independent living skills.
• Provide direct supplemental instruction in core academic areas, self-advocacy, and executive functioning, balancing modified coursework with access to general education standards.
• Collect and analyze curriculum-based and transition data to inform instructional decisions and evaluate progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, career and technical education (CTE) staff, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to facilitate course accommodations and inclusive opportunities.
• Adapt high school curricula, instructional materials, and assistive technology to support diverse learning profiles and vocational goals.
• Establish and maintain a structured, age-appropriate classroom environment that promotes self-regulation, goal setting, and respectful peer interactions.
• Implement positive behavior support plans (PBSPs) and evidence-based interventions tailored for adolescents.
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, transition planning sessions, parent conferences, and multi-agency coordination.
• Maintain rigorous documentation for state, federal, and district compliance, including transition documentation and graduation pathways.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Active Pennsylvania certification in Special Education (7–12 or PK–12 comparable).
• Experience working with high school students, secondary transition planning, or youth with learning and behavioral needs preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, secondary instructional best practices, transition mandates, and graduation pathway options for students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a secondary multidisciplinary team and external support agencies.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of a high school environment, including navigating a multi-story facility and supervising dynamic learning settings.
• Ability to implement de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as trained through the district-approved safety program.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist with adaptive equipment, vocational tools, or physical supports as needed.

Postings current as of 8/27/2026 11:51:37 AM CST.