High School Teacher: Special Education (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) (August 2025) Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

High School Teacher:

Special Education (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) (August 2025)
Upper Darby School District
Upper Darby High School – Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Upper Darby School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5210869

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 12, 2025
Job Description
Permanent Position Beginning August 2025
The Upper Darby School District is seeking applicants for a full-time Special Education Teacher (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) position at Upper Darby High School.

Qualifications:

PA Instructional Certificate (Special Education PK-12)
Out-of-state educators and anyone seeking an emergency certificate should review the guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx
BA required in appropriate major study
Knowledge and understanding of IDEA and Chapter 14 requirements
Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
Knowledge of child growth and development
Instructional skills
Problem solving skills
Planning Skills
Human Relations Skills
Strong communication and motivational skills
Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents/guardians

Job Goal:

To participate, as a member of the instructional staff, in ensuring a seamless transition and immediate continuity of special education services for exceptional students who enroll with Upper Darby High School from other educational settings by efficiently reviewing, amending, and adopting incoming special education documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Learning Support Intake Coordinator collaborates with building and central administration to develop and implement Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), thereby supporting successful transition into Upper Darby High School’s academic and special education programs.

Our Mission:

It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner’s mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.

Our Belief Statements:

Upper Darby School District’s academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
We believe:
All individuals are capable of learning.
Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.
The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Position Type:

Full-Time