Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support (Secondary)
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23
Full-time
On-site
Pennsylvania, United States
- Position Type:
Teacher - Special Education/Teacher-Emotional Support - Date Posted:
6/24/2025 - Location:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 - Date Available:
2025-2026 A vacancy exists for a Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support (Secondary) to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in our Pathways to Empowerment Program. The Emotional Support Teacher provides instruction that meet the needs of students from various backgrounds, including students who have experienced school failure, students identified as in need of special education and students with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. - Valid PA Certification in Special Education (N-12, K-12, PK-8) required
- Additional valid PA Certification in Math 7-12 and/or Science 7-12 preferred
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and self-motivated
- Ability to work in an environment that could involve physically aggressive students
- Ability to complete task and run a classroom with minimal supervision
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI
- Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the special education student.
- Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of team to the fullest in educating the students.
- Develop IEPs in conjunction with staff and parent input.
- Prepare lesson plans in accord with the students' IEPs.
- Administer individual diagnostic tests to assess the students' educational achievement.
- Utilize cumulative records on each child to assist in planning teaching stratagem.
- Participate in mental health student group discussion, where required as part of the educational program.
- Provide classroom management based on principles of child development and behavior modification techniques.
- Submit quarterly student progress reports to parent and district of residence administrator.
- Work effectively with the all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate which facilitates mainstreaming the special education student.
- Make referrals through supervisor for ancillary services including testing.
- Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor.
- Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
- Paid time off benefits.
Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)
2025-2026 Salary:
Bachelor’s, Step 1: $53,997/year
Master’s, Step 1: $65,007/year
*Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree.
About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and services children throughout Montgomery County, PA. This position is located at the MCIU's Pathways to Empowerment Program (904 Jefferson Ave, Audobon, PA 19403). For additional information about the MCIU Office of Student Services, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/.
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID: 1516). Please contact the Human Resources Office at careers@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance. You can also visit us at www.mciu.org.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service agency. and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, age, or or any other legally protected classification.
Key Words:
Education
Special Education
Emotional Support
Teacher
School District
Montgomery County