High School Teacher: Special Education (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) (August 2025)
High School Teacher: Special Education (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) (August 2025)
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Job Description
Permanent Position Beginning August 2025
The Upper Darby School District is seeking applicants for a full-time Special Education Teacher (Learning Support/Intake Coordinator) position at Upper Darby High School.
Qualifications:
- PA Instructional Certificate (Special Education PK-12)
- Out-of-state educators and anyone seeking an emergency certificate should review the guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at: required in appropriate major study
- Knowledge and understanding of IDEA and Chapter 14 requirements
- Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
- Knowledge of child growth and development
- Instructional skills
- Problem solving skills
- Planning Skills
- Human Relations Skills
- Strong communication and motivational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with instruct and work with students staff and parents/guardians
- Job Goal:
To participate as a member of the instructional staff in ensuring a seamless transition and immediate continuity of special education services for exceptional students who enroll with Upper Darby High School from other educational settings by efficiently reviewing amending and adopting incoming special education documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Learning Support Intake Coordinator collaborates with building and central administration to develop and implement Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) thereby supporting successful transition into Upper Darby High Schools academic and special education programs.
Our Mission:
It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers with effective communication skills empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learners mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.
Our Belief Statements: - Upper Darby School Districts academic programs are based on the following beliefs:
- We believe:
- All individuals are capable of learning.
- Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
- Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
- Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
- Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
- Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
- Critical thinking problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
- Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
- Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
- The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
- Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
- Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
- Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community the school the family and most importantly the individual.
The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin sexual orientation disability age religion ancestry union membership or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with federal law including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
