Special Education Teacher (Emotional Support) Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Special Education Teacher (Emotional Support)
Upper Dublin School District
Sandy Run Middle School

• Dresher, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Upper Dublin School District
  Job Details

Job ID:

5219982

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description

POSITION

Special Education Teacher (Emotional Support)

LOCATION

SRMS

START DATE:

August, 2025

CERTIFICATION NEEDED:

PA State Certification in Special Ed K-12

SALARY:

As per UDEA Contract

HOURS:

7.5 hours/day

SUMMARY:

Primary functions include the classroom instruction of students following district curriculum and procedures.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to the building Principal
• Works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, parents and students to perform job responsibilities as outlined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. As outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
2. Salary (step/level placement) & Benefits are as described in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor and/or Principal.
Follow a continuous program of curriculum development.
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Use relevant technology and materials to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Prepare classroom for class activities.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Be aware of new materials, methodologies, philosophies and innovation, using those which suit the needs of the individual student.
Assist in planning student activities, programs, and field trips.
Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
Consult with parents and other involved personnel concerning each student’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development
Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
(The job description of Teacher (Classroom) is sufficiently general to cover the classroom and related duties required of all or virtually all of the teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Bachelor’s degree with valid PA certification
Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research
Proficiency in presentation of technology to enhance small and large student group information & demonstration sessions.
Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with professional contacts
Qualified candidate will be required:
to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
to talk and hear
sit and occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, color vision, and the ability
to adjust focus
have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
possess effective communication, judgmental, planning and human relations skills
required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction and/or operation.
Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Act 34

• Criminal History Clearance
  Act 151
• Child Abuse History Clearance
  FBI
• Fingerprint check
  Approved physical to be free from Tuberculosis

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements