Chichester School District is looking for a High School Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Make an Impact with Chichester. 

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, providing a SAFE, FUN learning environment for our students. The ideal candidate will provide support to students needing additional assistance in meeting academic standards, through small group, individual and co-instructional methods.

The Special Education Teacher, or Special Needs Educator, is responsible for providing the appropriate accommodations and modifications to the set curriculum for their students. Their duties include identifying the individual needs of their students, creating a supportive and effective learning environment and ensuring their students have the resources they need to succeed.

WHAT CHICHESTER CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Benefits options with District-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance, as well as a paid Buy Back plan for those who waive District insurance (with proof of existing coverage)
• Paid Sick Days/ Holidays/ Personal Days
• District provided Life Insurance plan for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 403B Retirement plan options/ PSERS Retirement
• District Workplace Safety Committee/ Wellness Committee
• Ongoing Career and Professional Development

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelors degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Valid PA Special Education K-12 Instructional I or II certificate. 
• Prior classroom teaching experience required, prior Special Education experience highly preferred

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US: can include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Teach a small group of students and individuals inside of the classroom
• Prepare and execute lessons and resources
• Assess the students’ work done in class
• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of student
• Use special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment
• Use special skills to teach children Braille, sign language or lip reading when needed
• Collaborate with the all other Building Teachers and Lead Teacher to build a better learning environment for the children
• Update parents on their kids’ progress and give recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home

Division:                     CEA           

Location:                    Chichester High School

Reports to:                 Principal

Salary Level:              According to CEA salary scale. Starting $52,632.00/year

If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
• School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -A separate form must be completed for: Current employer; and All former employers that were school entities; and All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.

The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.