Teacher- Special Education (Life Skills Support)

Allentown School District; Hanover Acres (PA); On-site; USD 59,493 - 81,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Teacher for Special Education (Life Skills Support) to be based at Mosser Elementary School. The candidate will engage in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborating with staff and parents to foster student success.

Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in special education and possess a current Pennsylvania special education certificate. The position offers a healthy benefits package, including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Hold valid and current PA special education certificate.
• Clear criminal history and child abuse clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff to assist in the education process.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintains communication with administrators and parents.

Skills

Ability to perform essential job duties

Collaboration with staff and parents

Dependability and punctuality

Positive personal traits

Technological understanding for curriculum

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Valid and current PA special education certificate

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Teacher- Special Education (Life Skills Support)

Job ID: 4382

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Location: Mosser Elementary School

Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree with a major in special education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Hold valid and current PA special education certificate.
• Clear criminal history and child abuse clearance (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to perform additional or alternatives to these qualifications and essential duties, as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
• Collaborates with administration, other staff, and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and other special education administrative requirements.
• Displays an interest in and participates in the total school program.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
• Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public.
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.
• Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
• Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
• Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
• Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
• Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.