SPECIAL EDUCATION EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TEACHER
Full-Time Contracted Position
2025-2026 School Year
Great Valley Middle School
SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Position Purpose:
Provide specialized, itinerant instruction and emotional/behavioral support to middle school students with emotional and behavioral needs. The teacher will serve students across 7th and 8th grade, collaborating with staff, families, and support personnel to foster academic, social, and emotional growth.
Essential Functions: - Provide direct emotional support aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Implement, and monitor positive behavior support plans (PBSPs) in collaboration with IEP teams.
- Utilize trauma-informed and restorative practices to support students’ emotional regulation and social development.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and families to support student success.
- Collect and analyze behavioral and academic data to inform instructional practices and IEP goals.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to special education.
- Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and team planning sessions.
- Support transitions between school levels, classrooms, or programming as needed.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: - Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students in Special Education.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
To apply, please complete the online application, submit a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference, (one must be from a direct supervisor), PA Special Education PK-12 or Special Education N-12 Certificate, unofficial transcripts, and current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and Act 24 (PDE6004 Form) clearances.
2025-2026 Salary Schedule:Experience calculated per contract agreement not to exceed step 10
Bachelor's $62,845 to $73,195 (Step 10)
Bachelor's + 15 $67,145 to $77,495 (Step 10)
Master's $78,045 to $88,395 (Step 10)
Master's + 15 $80,520 to $91,120 (Step 10)
Master's + 30 $82,995 to $93,845 (Step 10)
Master's + 45 $85,470 to $96,570 (Step 10)
Master's + 60 $87,945 to $99,295 (Step 10)
Doctorate $90,420 to $102,020 (Step 10)
Great Valley School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania School Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Valley School District, 100 Lindenwood Dr., Malvern, PA 19355 (610-889-2125).
