Special Education Secondary Emotional Support - Math and Science Teacher - TCHS Gateway Program

Special Education Secondary Emotional Support - Math and Science Teacher - TCHS Gateway Program

JobID: 4640

• • Position Type:
    Teaching Positions/Teacher - Emotional Support

  • Date Posted:
    10/21/2026

  • Location:
    IU Gateway - Pennock's Bridge Campus

  • Closing Date:

    11/03/2026

  The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a secondary emotional support teacher to teach math and science within the Gateway Program in our Student Services division at our TCHS Pennock's Bridge Campus in West Grove, PA. Our TCHS Pennock's Bridge Gateway Program offers high school emotional support programming with smaller academic and elective classroom environments and access to mental health supports.This program encourages participation in career and technical education for those students who are interested. Students typically spend half their day in their technical program and half their day receiving academic instruction.

  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!

  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.

  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!?

  QUICK FACTS:
  Location: TCHS Pennock's Bridge Campus in West Grove, PA
  Benefits Eligible: Yes
  Anticipated start date: At conclusion of hiring process
  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.
  Exempt Status: Exempt position
  Salaried or Hourly: Salaried

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelors level degree in education required
  • Valid PA Special Education Certificate (7-12 or N-12) required
  • Valid PA Instructional Certificate in Secondary Math or Science preferred
  • Experience teaching Math or Science preferred
  • Experience with secondary students preferred
  • Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and complex behavior challenges in school, community, or residential setting preferred
  • Current police, child abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required (conducted by the CCIU upon hire)

  Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill and subject area
  • Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods
  • Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior
  • Support objectives and interventions of the educational program
  • Maintain safe physical environment of the classroom
  • Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress
  • When appropriate, develop IEPs addressing specific academic, behavioral, and speech needs of students
  • Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required
  • Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students

  Salary 2026-27 School Year:
  $62,155 to $89,730 - Instructional I Certification
  $64,834 to $93,324 - Instructional II Certification
  $69,353 to $101,911 - Master's Degree
  $72,740 to $105,924 - Master's +15
  $74,415 to $107,845 - Masters + 30

  • Placement on the salary scale is determined by previous experience. Salary is pro-rated for days worked in the school year.

  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.

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  Equal Opportunity Employer
  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.