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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/2/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/2/2026 Special Education Teacher
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Secondary Life Skills JobID:
4550
Position Type:
Teaching Positions/ Teacher
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Life Skills Date Posted:
9/2/2026
Location:
Child & Career Development Center Closing Date:
09/16/2026 At the present time, vacancies exists for Special Education Teachers
- Secondary Life Skills within the Division of Student Services of the CCIU.
This position is located at the Child and Career Development Center in Coatesville, PA. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait
- apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor level degree in education required 3-5 years experience working with students with intellectual disabilities, autism and significant challenging behavior strongly preferred PDE certification in Special Education required Experience with modifying general education content to meet the diverse needs of students required Prior experience working with students in an extended school year teaching position preferred Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Instruct individuals in special education skill areas Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior Support objectives and interventions of the educational program Maintain safe physical environment of the classroom Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress Develop IEPs addressing specific academic, behavioral, and speech needs of students Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required. Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students Salary
- 2026-2027 School Year (Professional): $62,155
- $89,730
- Instructional I $64,834
- $93,324
- Instructional II $69,353
- $101,911
- Master's degree $72,740
- 105,924
- Master's degree plus 15 credits $74,415
- 107,845
- Master's degree plus 30 credits
Schedule :
Monday
- Friday, 7.
5 hours/day 194 days/yr (Year 1), 191 days/yr (Year 2), 190 days/yr (Year 3 and beyond)
Location:
Child & Career Development Center 1525 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320 Coatesville, PA 19320 About the Child and Career Development Center At the Child and Career Development Center, our goal is to help children ages 5
- 21 reach their full potential.
We specialize in providing a caring, nurturing learning environment, which encourages and enables all children to experience success. To find out more about the Child and Career Development Center (CDC), please go here: https://ccdc.cciu.org/ ee 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 qualified 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. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/2/2026 11:51:22 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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