Extended Day-to- Substitute Teacher - Middle School Learning Support

Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher - Middle School Learning Support
Job

• Position Type:
  Substitute Teaching / Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Derry Area Middle School
• Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Approximate Dates:
August 17, 2026 through end of October/early November

Certification Requirement:
Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8

Special Education
- Learning Support
- Secondary Classroom Teacher

Secondary level
- Middle School

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable or necessary.

The Learning Support Teacher plans and administers the instructional program and classroom operation in compliance with guidelines and regulations determined by the administration, Board of Directors, state and federal agencies. He/she will create an environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, maximizes independence, emphasizes communication and affords opportunities to generalize skills in natural settings as well as participation in general education activities with typical peers.

The Learning Support Teacher serves as a resource for students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities. The Learning Support Teacher will utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, staff members and administrators to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. The position of Learning Support Teacher shall include active participation in the school’s operation to support a positive learning environment in the school building.

This position reports to and is evaluated annually by the Director of Special Services and the Building Principal and/or his/her designee.

The requirements for this position are a minimum of a bachelor's degree and appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification and qualifications prescribed by law, to include No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The Learning Support Teacher will demonstrate proficiency with the Derry Area School District curriculum, Benchmarks, PA Standards, and appropriate assessments. He/She will strengthen his/her abilities by reviewing innovative programs supported by best practice and research. The Learning Support Teacher must be able to articulate the school and district goals regarding the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of the special education program to staff, students, parents and community members.

He/She must possess the knowledge, pedagogical abilities, and attitudes necessary to be a successful scholar, decision maker and agent for curriculum enhancement and change. The Learning Support Teacher must be aware of and comfortable using computer and technological applications as educational tools, to include utilizing e‑mail, Google products, Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and curriculum‑based software. Additionally, the Learning Support Teacher must understand how students differ in their approaches to learning;

while creating instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.