Special Education Teacher - PreK-3

Position Type:
Pre-K Counts/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
8/29/2025

Location:
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM AcademyPosition Summary
The Special Education Teacher (PreK-3) is a dynamic and compassionate educator who will provide direct support and instruction to students with disabilities across multiple early childhood and elementary classrooms. This itinerant positions involves working with Preschool and K-3 grade students, including those on the Autism spectrum, some of whom may be nonverbal and have toileting needs. The teacher is responsible for delivering specially designed instruction, managing IEP compliance and documentation and collaborating closely with General Education Teachers, related service providers and families.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Master's Degree preferred

Valid Instructional I or II Certificate in Special Education PreK-4, Special Education PreK-8 or Special Education N-12, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Dual certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred

Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and behavior supports preferred

Experience working in an urban school setting with a diverse population

Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and trauma-informed practices preferred

Familiarity with toileting support strategies and adaptive self-help skill intervention preferred

Strong understanding of IDEA, Section 504, and Pennsylvania Special Education regulations (Chapter 14)

Experience or training working with young children with Autism and significant support needs

Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate instructional practices

Ability to manage and prioritize a caseload across multiple classrooms and grade levels

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing paperwork and deadlines

Commitment to equity, inclusion and culturally responsive teaching in an urban setting

Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)

Drug Screening (self-paid)

Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates

Letter of Interest, Resume and Application through the District website

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and small group instruction to students with disabilities in inclusive and/or pull-out settings across multiple PreK-3 classrooms.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to meet diverse developmental and academic needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with Federal, State (PA Chapter 14) and District regulations
• Complete all Special Education paperwork, including IEPs, ERs, NOREPs, progress monitoring reports and other compliance documentation.
• Conduct or contribute to assessments and evaluations as part of the eligibility and reevaluation process.
• Collaborate with General Education Teachers to support inclusion, differentiation and accommodation/modifications.
• Support students with Autism and complex needs, including those who are nonverbal or require support with communications, behavior and toileting
• Provide functional and adaptive instruction as needed, including social-emotional learning and self-care skills.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families and participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences and team collaboration.
• Utilize assistive technology, visual supports and augmentative communication tools when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned