<p>The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a middle school emotional support teacher to teach English and social studies to grade 6-8 at our Stanley K. Landis (SKL) Building in Coatesville, PA. This position supports students in our Therapeutic Education Advancing Children's Horizons (TEACH) program. The TEACH program is a school-based, therapeutic program that provides a clinical and alternative education environment for children, grades 3-12, who have been diagnosed with a significant mental health disorder, such as an oppositional defiant disorder, a conduct disorder, a mood disorder, an anxiety disorder and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The program strives to achieve its goals by providing therapeutic, educational and family services.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!?</p> <p>Quick Facts:</p> <p>Location: Stanley K. Landis (SKL) Building in Coatesville, PA</p> <p>Benefits Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Schedule: 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day. 194 days per year for new professional employees/191 days for professional staff in year two/190 days in all subsequent years</p> <p>Exempt Status: Exempt</p> <p>Salaried or Hourly: Salaried</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelors level degree in education required </li><li>Valid PA Special Education Certificate (Pk-6 and 7-12 or N-12) required </li><li>Experience teaching English and/or social studies preferred </li><li>Experience with middle school aged students preferred </li><li>Three to five years teaching experience preferred </li><li>Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and complex behavior challenges in school, community, or residential setting preferred </li><li>Current police, child abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required </li></ul> <p>Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill and subject area </li><li>Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods </li><li>Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior </li><li>Support objectives and interventions of the educational program </li><li>Maintain safe physical environment of the classroom </li><li>Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress </li><li>When appropriate, develop IEPs addressing specific academic, behavioral, and speech needs of students </li><li>Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required </li><li>Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students </li></ul> <p>Salary 2025-2026 School Year:</p> <ul> <li>$58,751 to $88,563 - Instructional I Certification </li><li>$61,300 to $92,110 - Instructional II Certification </li><li>$65,394 to $100,586- Master's Degree </li><li>$68,403 to $104,546- Master's +15 </li><li>$$69,938 to $106,442 - Master's + 30 </li><li>Placement on the salary scale is determined by previous experience. Salary is pro-rated for days worked in the school year. </li></ul> <p>MS</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p>