What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Emotional & Autistic Support position at Unionville High School?
Special Education Teacher
(Caseload will include Emotional & Autistic Support)
Unionville High School
Available August 12, 2025
Required Certification: Special Education N-12
POSITION GOAL:
A special education teacher shall possess the knowledge, skills, attitude, flexibility, and responsiveness to meet the specific needs of diverse students within the district in order for each student to make meaningful progress and be empowered to succeed in life and contribute to society.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent the minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill, and/or ability necessary.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification and other required certifications as designated.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, and faculty.
- Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
- Well organized with good time management skills.
- Technology literate; competent with Office applications, assistive technology, special education software programs
Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their online application:
Cover letter and resume
Pennsylvania Department of Education Certificate
Unofficial copy of transcripts undergraduate and graduate
Three state-mandated clearances dated within one year
Three letters of recommendation dated within one year
Clearances required for employment:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114)
Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for the submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal-opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.
