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Special Education Classroom Teacher - High School

Position Type:
Vanguard High School / Classroom Teacher
Date Posted: 12/19/2025
Location:

The Vanguard School
Title:

Classroom Teacher
Program/Dept:
Vanguard
Reports to:

Program Supervisor
Position Type: 10 Month, Full-Time
Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Founded in 1959 and located on a 28‑acre campus in Malvern, PA, The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) is dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach, VSS commits to helping all students develop a strong sense of self‑worth in a respectful, appreciative, learning, and growth‑driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
Current, valid Pennsylvania certification appropriate for assignment.
Exposure to and participation in appropriate special‑education related programming.
Ability to recognize the individuality and uniqueness of each student & treat them with respect & dignity.
Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Plans & implements daily lessons, academic and behavioral, for students assigned to his/her classroom. Maintains accurate records, determines and monitors student progress and provides accurate reporting of students’ progress.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Plan instructional lessons, in writing, according to a planned scope and sequence, addressing individual differences among the students assigned according to the student’s pre‑determined goals.

Develop, in writing, appropriate goals for assigned students and monitors progress throughout the year.

Consistently implement behavioral programs, clearly defining limits and expectations, encouraging student self‑discipline verbally and by example. Document behavioral incidents.

Supervise students at all times in accordance with policy for student health and safety. This would include instructional time and assigned duties such as homeroom, clubs, lunch, playground, transportation, trips, etc.

Offer instructional delivery that is goal‑related, clearly states expectations, involves equitable student participation, is properly paced, allows for differentiation, and includes assessment.

Maintain a record for each student, which reflects the starting point of instruction, the strengths and deficiencies of the student, the objectives to be obtained, the modes of learning and materials to be used, and an evaluation of progress over time, in achieving the objectives.

Correlate instruction with other instructional areas when possible and desirable, by planning experiences that include other subject areas with the curriculum.

Arrange for the use of a variety of teaching supplies, equipment and multi‑media instructional material, including self‑prepared materials.

Collaborate with specialists and utilize the services of psychologists, therapists, nurses, guidance counselors, and other available resources.

Conduct parent‑teacher conferences as scheduled in a professional manner.

Assign instructional materials to students and insure proper care, use and return of such materials.

Maintain classroom in proper appearance and end‑of‑year inventory and storage of materials.

Assist with the budgeting process, such as determining program goals and ordering appropriate materials, suggesting field trips, etc. in conjunction with the Program Supervisor and the Director of Vanguard.

Demonstrate competency in each of the VSS core values:
Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.

Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VSS Policies & Procedures manual and…