Teacher - Special Education Certification Cohort 2026-2027

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 53,816 - 65,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage

Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement - 100% up to maximum annual amount of $5,600

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking candidates for its Special Education Certification Cohort for the 2026-2027 school year. This program allows you to work full-time as a Special Education teacher while earning a PDE PK-12 certification. Participants' tuition costs will be covered by the CCIU. With a competitive starting salary of $59,796 and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement, this position offers a remarkable opportunity for professional growth in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and complex behavior challenges in school, community, or residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participants employed as full-time teachers while earning certification.
• Tuition costs are funded by the CCIU tuition reimbursement benefit.

Skills

Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and complex behavior challenges

Job description

Teacher - Special Education Certification Cohort 2026-2027 (JobID: 4304)

Date Posted: 4/24/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Special Education teacher? If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career and pave a pathway in the field of education, the CCIU can deliver!

Through the CCIU Special Education Certification Pathways, we are making it possible for qualified candidates to work as Special Education teachers while earning a PDE PK-12 Special Education Certification. This is the perfect opportunity for adult members of the community to gain the knowledge and experience needed to be outstanding educators while earning an income.

Not only will cohort participants be employed as full-time teachers, but tuition costs will be completely funded by the CCIU tuition reimbursement benefit!

Apply today for the opportunity of a lifetime!

Location

Cohort participants can be placed at several of our schools within Chester County.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and complex behavior challenges in school, community, or residential setting preferred.

Salary

Salaries starting at $59,796 for the 2026-27 school year

Professional Staff Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, opt-out payments available annually
• Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
• Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually; unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% up to maximum annual amount of $5,600
• ...and much more!

Information on Available Placements

• Child & Career Development Center – To find out more about the Child and Career Development Center (CDC), please go here: https://www.cciu.org/ccdc

Programs Supported

• Autistic Support
• Learning Support
• Multiple Disabilities Support
• Emotional Support
• Life Skills Support

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 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.

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