Job Description

At the present time, a vacancy exists for an Elementary Emotional Support Special Education Teacher within the Division of Student Services of the CCIU. This position follows the extended school year calendar and 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
• PDE certification in special education required
• 3-5 years experience working with students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and significant challenging behavior strongly preferred
• Experience with modifying general education content to meet the diverse needs of students
• Prior experience working with CDC students in an extended school year teaching position preferred
• Current police, child abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances (Current within one year of start date)
• 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+)

About the Child and Career Development Center

Location

1525 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320

Coatesville, PA 19320

The Child and Career Development Center strives to provide a child-centered teaching and learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives. To find out more about the Child and Career Development Center (CDC), please go here: https://ccdc.cciu.org/

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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.