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Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12

Special Education Teacher - Therapeutic Emotional Support (Elementary)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $64,261/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Paradise, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 18 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:

4590

Position Type:

Professional/Special Education Teacher Date Posted:

7/20/2026

Location:

Paradise School, Abbottstown, PA Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

08/06/2026

Program:

Special Education - Therapeutic Emotional Support (Elementary level)

Description:

To provide a positive educational program for children identified as requiring special education programs and services using effective instructional practices. See attached job description for more detail

Qualifications:

Valid PA Special Education Certification:

PK-12 Experience with students with special needs, preferred

Terms:

Full-time, 7hrs/day, 190 days/year (follows the traditional school year schedule)

Salary:

Bachelors Degree starting minimum: $62,011.15 , plus excellent benefits. Masters Degree (up to 44 credits) starting minimum: $66,511.15 , plus excellent benefits. (higher placement available for masters degrees with 45+ credits) The LIU offers an exceptional benefits package for eligible employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being:

Comprehensive Health Coverage:

Medical insurance available for a nominal premium , plus free dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Life Insurance at

No Cost:

All full-time professional staff receive a $45,000 life insurance policy at no cost. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year .

Paid Time Off:

Sick days and Personal days each year.

Income Protection:

Short-term and long-term disability coverage available.

Retirement Benefits:

Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) . Exclusive Access to the

Lincoln Health and Wellness Center:

Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.

Learn more:

https://www.lincolnhwc.com/

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility:

LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs .

Details:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation